Spencer County Middle School

1263 Mt Washington Rd
Taylorsville, KY 40071

721 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Spencer County Middle School (SCMS), located in Taylorsville, Kentucky, serves as a central pillar of the Spencer County Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that encourages both academic rigor and personal development. Its curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of middle-grade students, emphasizing foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while offering various extracurricular opportunities to help students explore their unique talents and interests.

Beyond the classroom, Spencer County Middle School places a strong emphasis on cultivating a positive, supportive community culture. The school staff works to promote social-emotional growth, leadership, and student engagement through sports, arts programs, and academic clubs. By focusing on building strong relationships between students, teachers, and families, SCMS strives to prepare its learners not only for the academic demands of high school but also to become responsible and contributing members of the Taylorsville community.

721

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spencer County Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	657
Hispanic	25
Black	8
Asian	2
Two or More	29

White
657 (91.1 %)
Two or More
29 (4.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (3.5 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Spencer County
Phone:	(502)477-3260
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 245

Grade 7 249

Grade 8 227