Kent County Middle School

Kent County Public Schools
402 E Campus Avenue
Chestertown, MD 21620
399 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Kent County Middle School, located in Chestertown, Maryland, serves as a central educational hub for students in the surrounding community. Part of the Kent County Public Schools system, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school focuses on academic growth, personal development, and community engagement, striving to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future endeavors.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by encouraging student participation in extracurricular activities and fostering a positive school culture. By leveraging its location in Chestertown, the school often integrates local resources into its programming to enhance student learning. Parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district updates can visit their official website at http://kent.k12.md.us.
399
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    201 (50.4 %)
  • Black
    104 (26.1 %)
  • Two or More
    47 (11.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (11.0 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Kent County Public Schools
Phone: (410)778-1771
Website: http://kent.k12.md.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 224
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 43

* 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 6 132
Grade 7 145
Grade 8 122
Gender Ratio