Simons Middle School

Fleming County
242 W Water St
Flemingsburg, KY 41041
325 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Simons Middle School, located in Flemingsburg, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Fleming County School District. Situated on West Water Street, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The institution focuses on preparing young adolescents for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the integration of technology in the classroom.

Beyond academics, Simons Middle School places a significant emphasis on community and student engagement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, academic teams, and clubs, which are designed to encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing a supportive culture and collaborative learning, Simons Middle School strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong connections with the local Flemingsburg community.
325
Total Students
26.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    299 (92.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Fleming County
Phone: (606)845-9331
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 194
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 1

* 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 7 147
Grade 8 178
Gender Ratio