MEECE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Meece Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Somerset Independent school district, located in Somerset, KY with about 475 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 9th Grade. 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 31 teachers, Meece Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Meece Middle School, located at 210 Barnett Street in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Somerset Independent School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative years. The campus serves a diverse student body, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development. By leveraging its position within the Somerset community, Meece Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which helps to build school spirit and community engagement. With a commitment to excellence and student success, the faculty and staff work to create a structured yet encouraging atmosphere that helps prepare students to become productive, engaged citizens.

For more information, contact Meece Middle School at (606) 678-5821 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

210 Barnett St
Somerset, KY 42501
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MEECE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Somerset, KY with about 475 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
475
Teachers:
31.6
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 eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 475 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MEECE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
81.7%
Hispanic/Latino
8.8%
Two or more races
4.2%
Black or African American
2.9%
Asian
2.3%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.