Bracken County Middle School

Bracken County
167 Parsley Drive
Brooksville, KY 41004
266 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bracken County Middle School, located at 167 Parsley Drive in Brooksville, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Bracken County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school, providing students with a structured environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is committed to preparing its students for the rigors of secondary education through a curriculum aligned with state standards and a supportive atmosphere that encourages community involvement.

Beyond its academic focus, Bracken County Middle School plays a vital role in the small-town community of Brooksville. The school emphasizes the importance of citizenship and personal responsibility, often utilizing extracurricular activities, athletics, and student programs to help students explore their interests and build character. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to create a positive learning environment where students are empowered to develop the skills necessary for success in their future educational and career pursuits.
266
Total Students
16.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    255 (95.9%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.4%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.4%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
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: Bracken County
Phone: (606)735-3425
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 147
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 95
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 85
Gender Ratio