OWENSBORO MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH
Owensboro Middle School South is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Owensboro Independent school district, located in Owensboro, KY with about 753 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 46 teachers, Owensboro Middle School South has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Owensboro Middle School South, located at 2631 S. Griffith Ave in Owensboro, Kentucky, is one of two middle schools serving the Owensboro Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth for students in grades 7 and 8. It prides itself on a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, while also providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs designed to engage diverse interests and talents.
Beyond the classroom, Owensboro Middle School South is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "Red Devil" spirit, which emphasizes leadership, character development, and mutual respect among students and staff. The school benefits from its integration into the broader Owensboro educational system, utilizing modern resources and a collaborative teaching staff to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of its adolescent population. By focusing on both high-quality instruction and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
For more information, contact Owensboro Middle School South at (270) 686-1128 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Owensboro, KY 42301
(270) 686-1128
OWENSBORO MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH is a public Title I school in Owensboro, KY with about 753 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Owensboro Independent
- Total Students:
- 753
- Teachers:
- 46.7
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 753 students
- White
- 59.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.6%
- Two or more races
- 12.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.0%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.