LABELLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

HENDRY
8000 E COWBOY WAY
LABELLE, FL 33935
830 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
LaBelle Middle School, located at 8000 E Cowboy Way in LaBelle, Florida, serves as a primary educational hub for students within the Hendry County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school. The school is committed to fostering student growth through a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities that promote social and academic development.

The school operates as part of a smaller school district, allowing for a community-focused atmosphere where faculty and staff strive to support the unique needs of their student population. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, offering resources regarding academic calendars, district policies, and student opportunities. By prioritizing both educational standards and student engagement, LaBelle Middle School aims to prepare its pupils for the challenges of high school and beyond within the rural and growing community of LaBelle.
830
Total Students
42.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
60.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    637 (76.7%)
  • White
    129 (15.5%)
  • Black
    52 (6.3%)
  • Two or More
    7 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
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: HENDRY
Phone: (863)674-4646
Website: http://lms.hendry-schools.org/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 830
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 466
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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 6 272
Grade 7 283
Grade 8 275
Gender Ratio