John W. Bate Middle School

Danville Independent
460 Stanford Ave.
Danville, KY 40422
399 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
John W. Bate Middle School, located at 460 Stanford Avenue in Danville, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Danville Independent School District. Named in honor of Professor John W. Bate, a prominent educator and advocate for African American education in Danville during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the school carries a legacy of community commitment and academic development. It serves students in the middle grades, providing a transitional environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth by offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities. By emphasizing a supportive learning environment, Bate Middle School aims to equip students with the foundational skills and social-emotional tools necessary for success in secondary education. As part of the Danville community, the school is deeply integrated into the district's broader mission to provide high-quality, personalized instruction to all students.
399
Total Students
31.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    229 (57.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    58 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    57 (14.3 %)
  • Black
    51 (12.8 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • 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: Danville Independent
Phone: (859)238-1305
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 231
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 6 137
Grade 7 133
Grade 8 129
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Boyle County Middle School
Boyle County
679 Students
1651 Perryville Rd
Danville, KY 40422 (2.0 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th