Garrard Middle School

Garrard County
304 W Maple Ave
Lancaster, KY 40444
563 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Garrard Middle School, located in Lancaster, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Garrard County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By emphasizing academic growth, character development, and social-emotional well-being, the faculty and staff aim to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate the challenges of middle school while preparing them for future success in their secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a well-rounded educational experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and school spirit. Being situated in the heart of Lancaster, Garrard Middle School maintains strong ties to the local community, emphasizing the importance of collaborative partnerships between parents, teachers, and the broader region. Through its focus on innovation and student-centered instruction, the school strives to cultivate a positive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
563
Total Students
43.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    497 (88.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    28 (5.0 %)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.9 %)
  • Black
    13 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Garrard County
Phone: (859)792-2108
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 563
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 317
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* 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 6 180
Grade 7 173
Grade 8 210
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Lincoln County Middle School
Lincoln County
745 Students
285 Education Way
Stanford, KY 40484 (8.4 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th