Middlesboro Middle School

Middlesboro Independent
4400 Cumberland Ave
Middlesboro, KY 40965
281 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Middlesboro Middle School, located at 4400 Cumberland Avenue in Middlesboro, Kentucky, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Middlesboro Independent School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages intellectual growth, personal development, and civic responsibility among its adolescent student body. The facility acts as a key bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on providing a curriculum that meets state educational standards while preparing students for the rigors of secondary school.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Middlesboro Middle School is deeply integrated into the culture of the Middlesboro community. The school emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators work to address the unique social and emotional needs of middle-grade students. By offering various extracurricular activities and emphasizing community pride, the school strives to create a well-rounded experience that helps students develop the character and skills necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
281
Total Students
26.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    232 (82.6 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (9.3 %)
  • Black
    17 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (1.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Middlesboro Independent
Phone: (606)242-8880
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 224
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 5 68
Grade 6 68
Grade 7 58
Grade 8 87
Gender Ratio
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