Berea Community Middle School

230 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Berea Community Middle School, located at 1 Pirate Pkwy in Berea, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for student development within the Berea Independent School District. As an integral part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional needs of middle-grade students. The institution emphasizes the "Pirate" spirit, promoting a culture of school pride, inclusivity, and academic achievement as students transition from elementary education toward high school readiness.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to help students discover their individual talents. By leveraging its position within the unique, artisan-focused city of Berea, the middle school encourages community involvement and collaborative learning. With a focus on preparing students for future success, the school strives to build a foundation of critical thinking, character, and civic responsibility, ensuring that each student feels supported throughout their middle school experience.

230

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berea Community Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	13
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	17

White
187 (81.3 %)
Two or More
17 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
13 (5.7 %)
Black
9 (3.9 %)
Asian
4 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Berea Independent
Phone:	(859)986-4911
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 74

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 85