Winburn Middle School

800 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Winburn Middle School, located in Lexington, Kentucky, is a prominent institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school serves a diverse student body in the northern part of the city. Winburn is particularly well-regarded for its specialized academic offerings, including its distinguished Gifted and Talented program and a rigorous Spanish Immersion track, which allows students to continue their language development from elementary school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Winburn Middle School places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs, designed to encourage well-rounded growth. By integrating high academic standards with a focus on student engagement and social-emotional learning, Winburn strives to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

800

Total Students

66.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winburn Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	302
Black	266
Asian	26
Two or More	24
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
302 (37.8 %)
Black
266 (33.3 %)
White
178 (22.3 %)
Asian
26 (3.3 %)
Two or More
24 (3.0 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
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)381-3967
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	800
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
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 6 268

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 243

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Winburn Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	268
Grade 7	289
Grade 8	243

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Winburn Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	384	48%
Male	416	52%

Middle School 6th - 8th