Cumberland County Middle School

Cumberland County
908 N Main St
Burkesville, KY 42717
206 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Cumberland County Middle School, located in Burkesville, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cumberland County School District. Situated on North Main Street, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth during the formative middle school years. The campus focuses on providing a supportive environment where students can transition from elementary education to high school, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside opportunities for social and emotional development.

As a vital part of the small, close-knit Burkesville community, the school prides itself on maintaining strong connections between educators, families, and students. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and focused instructional programs, Cumberland County Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of civic responsibility and academic preparation among its student body. The school serves as a key pillar in the local district, striving to ensure that every student is equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors at Cumberland County High School and beyond.
206
Total Students
16.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
84.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    192 (93.2 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Cumberland County
Phone: (270)864-5818
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 206
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 163
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 81
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 67
Gender Ratio