Reidland Middle School

5351 Benton Rd
Paducah, KY 42001

330 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Reidland Middle School, located at 5351 Benton Road in Paducah, Kentucky, is a prominent educational institution within the McCracken County Public School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is situated in a suburban area and functions as a central hub for the Reidland community. It is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic growth, student development, and preparation for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Reidland Middle School emphasizes the importance of extracurricular engagement, offering various athletic programs, clubs, and academic activities designed to build character and teamwork. The school prides itself on maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, students, and parents to create a well-rounded educational experience. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student body, the school remains a staple of the local Paducah community, striving to instill both academic excellence and essential life skills in its students.

330

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Reidland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	20
Black	16
Asian	2
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
268 (81.2 %)
Two or More
23 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.1 %)
Black
16 (4.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	McCracken County
Phone:	(270)538-4190
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	209
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 6 116

Grade 7 110

Grade 8 104