Heath Middle School

4336 Metropolis Lake Rd
West Paducah, KY 42086

433 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Heath Middle School, located in West Paducah, Kentucky, is a public middle school serving students in the McCracken County School District. As part of a district known for prioritizing academic growth and community engagement, the school provides a comprehensive educational experience designed to support the transition from childhood to adolescence. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that includes core academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and various athletic programs aimed at fostering both intellectual and personal development.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area of West Paducah and acts as a key educational anchor for the local community. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, Heath Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school works to create an environment that values academic excellence, school spirit, and the social-emotional well-being of its student body.

433

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heath Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	21
Black	16
Asian	10
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
358 (82.7%)
Two or More
27 (6.2%)
Hispanic
21 (4.8%)
Black
16 (3.7%)
Asian
10 (2.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	McCracken County
Phone:	(270)538-4070
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	433
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	197
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 6 147

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 139