Leestown Middle School

2010 Leestown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511

966 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Leestown Middle School, located at 2010 Leestown Road in Lexington, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that caters to the diverse academic, social, and emotional needs of its middle school population. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, Leestown aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging them to become responsible and engaged members of their local community.

Beyond the standard classroom instruction, Leestown Middle School places a strong focus on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build strong peer relationships. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on collaborative learning, the school strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that supports both personal growth and academic achievement for every student.

966

Total Students

71.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leestown Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	323
Black	270
Asian	24
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
323 (33.4 %)
White
298 (30.8 %)
Black
270 (28.0 %)
Two or More
49 (5.1 %)
Asian
24 (2.5 %)
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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3181
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	966
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	535
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 6 332

Grade 7 301

Grade 8 333

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Leestown Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	332
Grade 7	301
Grade 8	333

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Leestown Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	471	48.8%
Male	495	51.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th