McCreary County Middle School

McCreary County
180 Raider Way
Stearns, KY 42647
605 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
McCreary County Middle School, located at 180 Raider Way in Stearns, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for students in the McCreary County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. The school prides itself on being the home of the "Raiders," cultivating a sense of community identity and school spirit among its students, faculty, and the surrounding Stearns area.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, McCreary County Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular opportunities, sports, and student support services. The school is committed to preparing its students for success at the high school level by emphasizing foundational skills, technology integration, and character development. By maintaining a focus on the specific needs of early adolescents, the school plays a vital role in the long-term educational trajectory of the youth within the McCreary County community.
605
Total Students
35.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    590 (97.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (0.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • 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: McCreary County
Phone: (606)376-5081
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 492
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 6 222
Grade 7 189
Grade 8 194
Gender Ratio