Owensboro Innovation Middle School
311 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Owensboro Middle School South, located at 2631 S. Griffith Ave in Owensboro, Kentucky, is one of two middle schools serving the Owensboro Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth for students in grades 7 and 8. It prides itself on a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school, while also providing a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs designed to engage diverse interests and talents.
Beyond the classroom, Owensboro Middle School South is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "Red Devil" spirit, which emphasizes leadership, character development, and mutual respect among students and staff. The school benefits from its integration into the broader Owensboro educational system, utilizing modern resources and a collaborative teaching staff to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of its adolescent population. By focusing on both high-quality instruction and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
Beyond the classroom, Owensboro Middle School South is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to the "Red Devil" spirit, which emphasizes leadership, character development, and mutual respect among students and staff. The school benefits from its integration into the broader Owensboro educational system, utilizing modern resources and a collaborative teaching staff to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of its adolescent population. By focusing on both high-quality instruction and a supportive school culture, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped to succeed in their future academic endeavors.
311
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 217 |
| Hispanic | 38 |
| Black | 21 |
| Two or More | 35 |
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White217 (69.8 %)
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Hispanic38 (12.2 %)
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Two or More35 (11.3 %)
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Black21 (6.8 %)
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: | Owensboro Independent |
| Phone: | (270)686-1128 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 311 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 171 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 14 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
102
Grade 7
111
Grade 8
98
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 102 |
| Grade 7 | 111 |
| Grade 8 | 98 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 148 | 47.6% |
| Male | 163 | 52.4% |
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