PADUCAH MIDDLE SCHOOL
Paducah Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Paducah Independent school district, located in Paducah, KY with about 620 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 36 teachers, Paducah Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Paducah Middle School, located at 342 Lone Oak Road in Paducah, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Paducah Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of middle-grade students, often incorporating a mix of rigorous core subjects and exploratory electives intended to help students discover their unique interests and talents.
Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community, promoting values of integrity, achievement, and civic responsibility. Paducah Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and build meaningful connections with their peers. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the institution strives to prepare its student body for future success in high school and beyond.
For more information, contact Paducah Middle School at (270) 444-5710 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Paducah, KY 42001
(270) 444-5710
PADUCAH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Paducah, KY with about 620 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Paducah Independent
- Total Students:
- 620
- Teachers:
- 36
- 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 620 students
- White
- 41.1%
- Black or African American
- 40.8%
- Two or more races
- 10.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.8%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.