Marion County Middle School

290 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Marion County Middle School, located at 1155 Hwy. 327 in Lebanon, Kentucky, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Marion County School District. As a middle school, the institution focuses on the developmental transition between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional maturity. The school is integrated into the local community and is dedicated to providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education.

Beyond core academics, Marion County Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience, typically offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and support services designed to engage diverse student interests. By prioritizing student-centered learning and maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, families, and the community, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students can build the foundational skills and confidence necessary for future success in the Marion County school system.

290

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marion County Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	16
Black	7
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
253 (87.2%)
Hispanic
16 (5.5%)
Two or More
13 (4.5%)
Black
7 (2.4%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Marion County
Phone:	(270)692-4578
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 6 102

Grade 7 96

Grade 8 92