Estill County Middle School

Estill County
51 Patriot Dr.
Irvine, KY 40336
446 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Estill County Middle School, located at 51 Patriot Dr. in Irvine, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Estill County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic rigor and the personal development of students during their formative middle school years. By emphasizing the "Patriot" spirit, the school aims to cultivate a sense of community, responsibility, and school pride among its student body.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education, often incorporating modern instructional strategies to engage learners. Beyond the classroom, Estill County Middle School encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs, which play a vital role in building teamwork, leadership skills, and social connections. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to empower its students to achieve their potential and become productive members of the Irvine community and beyond.
446
Total Students
28.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
64.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    429 (96.2 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Estill County
Phone: (606)723-5136
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 278
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 6 131
Grade 7 142
Grade 8 173
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Powell County Middle School
Powell County
462 Students
770 W College Ave
Stanton, KY 40380 (9.8 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th