Shelby County East Middle School

Shelby County
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065
552 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Shelby County East Middle School (SCEMS), located at 600 Rocket Lane in Shelbyville, Kentucky, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Shelby County Public Schools district. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and collaborative learning.

Beyond academics, Shelby County East Middle School plays an active role in the local community by offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. These activities are intended to help students discover their individual interests and build a sense of school pride—often highlighted by their mascot, the "Rocket." By prioritizing a supportive school culture and strong teacher-student relationships, the institution aims to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
552
Total Students
32.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    403 (73.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    92 (16.7 %)
  • Black
    28 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    25 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Shelby County
Phone: (502)633-1478
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 552
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 207
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 6 160
Grade 7 208
Grade 8 184
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Shelby County West Middle School
Shelby County
600 Students
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065 (3.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th