Hazard Middle School

Hazard Independent
325 School Street
Hazard, KY 41701
295 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Hazard Middle School, located at 325 School Street in Hazard, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Hazard Independent School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their transitional adolescent years, typically serving grades 6 through 8. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and community involvement.

Situated in the heart of Perry County, the school reflects the close-knit, resilient character of the Appalachian region. It emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities—such as athletics, arts, and academic clubs—to help students discover their unique interests. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and the well-being of its students, Hazard Middle School plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the youth in the Hazard area.
295
Total Students
20.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    260 (88.1 %)
  • Black
    16 (5.4 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    3 (1.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Hazard Independent
Phone: (606)436-4421
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 144
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 5 70
Grade 6 73
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 82
Gender Ratio