Ashland Middle School

671 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ashland Middle School, located at 2800 Kansas St in Ashland, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Ashland Independent School District. As a public middle school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes academic growth and prepares its students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects with various extracurricular activities.

Beyond academics, Ashland Middle School plays an active role in the local community, promoting values of school spirit and student engagement. The facility is equipped to support a diverse range of student interests, including athletics, arts, and technology programs. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and social-emotional development, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready to excel in the Ashland community and beyond.

671

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashland Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	560
Hispanic	23
Black	27
Asian	6
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
560 (83.5%)
Two or More
54 (8.0%)
Black
27 (4.0%)
Hispanic
23 (3.4%)
Asian
6 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Ashland Independent
Phone:	(606)327-2727
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	388
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 6 266

Grade 7 205

Grade 8 200