Covington Middle School

Covington Community School Corp
514 Railroad St
Covington, IN 47932
178 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Covington Middle School, located at 514 Railroad St in Covington, Indiana, serves as a vital educational hub for the local community. As part of the Covington Community School Corporation, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students during their adolescent years. The facility provides a structured environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to help students build confidence and academic proficiency.

Beyond its academic offerings, Covington Middle School plays an active role in the small-town fabric of Covington. The school encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to promote well-rounded development, including athletics, clubs, and service-oriented initiatives. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, maintaining a strong connection with the local families and the surrounding Fountain County community.
178
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (89.3%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (6.2%)
  • Black
    4 (2.2%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
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: Covington Community School Corp
Phone: (765)793-4451
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 64
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 55
Grade 7 70
Grade 8 53
Gender Ratio