Walton-Verona Middle School

425 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Walton-Verona Middle School, located at 32 School Rd in Walton, Kentucky, serves as a key component of the Walton-Verona Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core subjects and extracurricular opportunities that encourage personal growth and community involvement.

The school is well-regarded for its small-town community atmosphere, which allows for closer relationships between faculty, students, and parents. As part of a close-knit independent district, Walton-Verona Middle School places a high value on maintaining high academic standards and student engagement. Its location in Walton provides a stable setting for students to develop their talents, ensuring that the school remains a focal point of pride and educational excellence for the local community.

425

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Walton-Verona Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	18
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	14

White
385 (90.6%)
Hispanic
18 (4.2%)
Two or More
14 (3.3%)
Black
5 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (0.7%)

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:	Walton-Verona Independent
Phone:	(859)485-4181
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 160

Grade 7 137

Grade 8 128