Paducah Middle School

342 Lone Oak Rd
Paducah, KY 42001

632 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Paducah Middle School, located at 342 Lone Oak Road in Paducah, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Paducah Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the academic, social, and emotional needs of middle-grade students, often incorporating a mix of rigorous core subjects and exploratory electives intended to help students discover their unique interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays an active role in the local community, promoting values of integrity, achievement, and civic responsibility. Paducah Middle School typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations, which encourage students to develop leadership skills and build meaningful connections with their peers. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience, the institution strives to prepare its student body for future success in high school and beyond.

632

Total Students

41.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paducah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	51
Black	229
Two or More	79
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
270 (42.7%)
Black
229 (36.2%)
Two or More
79 (12.5%)
Hispanic
51 (8.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Paducah Independent
Phone:	(270)444-5710
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	632
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
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 6 234

Grade 7 193

Grade 8 205