Monroe Co Middle

Monroe County
600 South Main
Tompkinsville, KY 42167
399 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Monroe County Middle School, located at 600 South Main in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the local community. As part of the Monroe County School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of middle-grade students. By providing a structured curriculum, the school aims to prepare its pupils for the transition to high school, emphasizing fundamental skills and a sense of community responsibility.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a significant pillar for the residents of Tompkinsville. It frequently acts as a focal point for local youth engagement, offering various extracurricular activities and sports programs that encourage student participation and school spirit. Through its location in the heart of the county seat, Monroe County Middle School plays a vital role in supporting the growth of local students and maintaining the educational standards of the region.
399
Total Students
22.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    337 (84.5%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (10.3%)
  • Black
    11 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    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: Monroe County
Phone: (270)487-9624
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 248
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 6 134
Grade 7 131
Grade 8 134
Gender Ratio