Butler County Middle School

Butler County
505 Ward Ave
Morgantown, KY 42261
461 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Butler County Middle School, located at 505 Ward Avenue in Morgantown, Kentucky, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Butler County School District. As a middle school institution, it is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional development of young adolescents. The school aims to foster a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is deeply integrated into the small-town community of Morgantown. It emphasizes the importance of character development and community involvement, often providing various extracurricular opportunities—such as athletics, clubs, and arts programs—to help students discover their interests and build school spirit. By prioritizing both student achievement and a collaborative culture, Butler County Middle School strives to prepare its student body to be productive, responsible citizens within the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the broader world.
461
Total Students
29.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    397 (86.1%)
  • Hispanic
    51 (11.1%)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.0%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Butler County
Phone: (270)526-5647
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 272
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 6 157
Grade 7 166
Grade 8 138
Gender Ratio