Russell Middle School

511 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Russell Middle School, located at 707 Red Devil Lane in Russell, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution for the local community. As part of the Russell Independent School District, the school is deeply integrated into the "Red Devil" spirit, which is a hallmark of the district’s identity. The middle school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and student engagement during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school typically prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience that includes extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. By fostering a supportive and disciplined learning environment, Russell Middle School aims to cultivate responsible citizens and lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to the Russell community and beyond.

511

Total Students

31.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Russell Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	467
Hispanic	14
Black	10
Asian	6
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

White
467 (91.4 %)
Hispanic
14 (2.7 %)
Two or More
13 (2.5 %)
Black
10 (2.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Russell Independent
Phone:	(606)836-8135
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 172

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 167