James D. Adams Middle School

Floyd County
2520 S Lake Dr
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
311 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
James D. Adams Middle School is a public middle school located in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, serving the Floyd County School District. The school provides an educational environment tailored for students in the middle grades, typically focusing on the transition from elementary to high school. Its mission centers on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, utilizing a curriculum that aligns with Kentucky state standards to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education.

As a staple of the local community, James D. Adams Middle School emphasizes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic programs. The school is dedicated to creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, character, and school pride. By leveraging local resources and a dedicated staff, the school aims to ensure that all students have the tools necessary to succeed academically while navigating their formative teenage years.
311
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    294 (94.5%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.6%)
  • Two or More
    6 (1.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.6%)
  • 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: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Floyd County
Phone: (606)886-2671
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 208
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 6 122
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 101
Gender Ratio