Phillip Sharp Middle School

Pendleton County
35 Wright Rd
Butler, KY 41006
497 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Phillip Sharp Middle School, located at 35 Wright Rd in Butler, Kentucky, serves as a vital educational hub for the Pendleton County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and social responsibility for its adolescent student population.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Butler, serving as a focal point for the local community. It typically offers a core curriculum supplemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to help students discover their interests and prepare for the rigorous demands of secondary education. By prioritizing student engagement and community involvement, Phillip Sharp Middle School strives to provide a supportive foundation for the academic and personal success of its students.
497
Total Students
28.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    477 (96.0 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.4 %)
  • Black
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Pendleton County
Phone: (859)472-7000
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 497
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 6 152
Grade 7 150
Grade 8 195
Gender Ratio