Crittenden County Middle School

Crittenden County
519 West Gum St
Marion, KY 42064
291 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Crittenden County Middle School, located in Marion, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Crittenden County School District. As a smaller, rural school community, it places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment where faculty can provide personalized attention to students during their critical middle school years. The school is committed to building a bridge between elementary foundations and high school expectations, focusing on both academic rigor and the social-emotional development necessary for students to succeed as they transition into young adulthood.

Beyond the standard core curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular opportunities intended to keep students engaged and connected to their community. By leveraging its position within a close-knit Kentucky town, Crittenden County Middle School emphasizes local values while preparing its students for broader academic and career challenges. The school remains dedicated to promoting a culture of school spirit, accountability, and continuous improvement, striving to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential.
291
Total Students
21.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    273 (93.8 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Crittenden County
Phone: (270)965-5221
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 157
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10

* 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 96
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 94
Gender Ratio