McLean County Middle School

McLean County
1901 Hwy 136 E
Calhoun, KY 42327
319 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
McLean County Middle School, located in Calhoun, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the McLean County School District. Situated on Highway 136 East, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The faculty focuses on developing both the academic potential and the character of their students, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and personal growth.

Beyond academics, McLean County Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student involvement. The school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build social skills outside of the classroom. By maintaining a focus on student-centered instruction and a sense of school pride, the institution plays a vital role in the community by preparing its young residents to become productive and engaged citizens.
319
Total Students
24.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    300 (94.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (3.8 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: McLean County
Phone: (270)273-5191
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 150
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 6 106
Grade 7 117
Grade 8 96
Gender Ratio