Meece Middle School

444 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Meece Middle School, located at 210 Barnett Street in Somerset, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Somerset Independent School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative years. The campus serves a diverse student body, striving to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development. By leveraging its position within the Somerset community, Meece Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which helps to build school spirit and community engagement. With a commitment to excellence and student success, the faculty and staff work to create a structured yet encouraging atmosphere that helps prepare students to become productive, engaged citizens.

444

Total Students

34.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meece Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	42
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	19

White
365 (82.2 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.5 %)
Two or More
19 (4.3 %)
Black
15 (3.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Somerset Independent
Phone:	(606)678-5821
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	444
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 5 110

Grade 6 117

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 115