Twenhofel Middle School

11846 Taylor Mill Rd
Independence, KY 41051

835 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Twenhofel Middle School, located in Independence, Kentucky, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Kenton County School District. The school is named in honor of the Twenhofel family, who were prominent figures in the local community, and it operates with a commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility is designed to support a comprehensive curriculum, offering a blend of core academic subjects alongside various elective opportunities intended to foster student development and interests.

Beyond its academic focus, Twenhofel Middle School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student well-being. The school actively encourages participation in a wide range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student clubs, which aim to help students build social skills and school spirit. By prioritizing both educational excellence and a supportive school culture, Twenhofel seeks to create an inclusive environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of middle school students in the Northern Kentucky area.

835

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twenhofel Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	757
Hispanic	25
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
757 (90.7 %)
Two or More
31 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
25 (3.0 %)
Black
18 (2.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Kenton County
Phone:	(859)356-5559
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	835
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	245
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 6 267

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 282