At a glance
Reported students
350
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky middle enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 217 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
466
Reidland Middle School: 350 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 15.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 315
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.6:1
What the reported data says about Reidland Middle School
Reidland Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Paducah. It is one of 14 current school records connected to McCracken County. NCES reports 350 students for 2024–25.
Among 217 middle schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 559 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, close to the Kentucky median of 15.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (78.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.1%). English learners represent 3.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Reidland Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White78.6%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black5.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in McCracken County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Heath Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
433 reported students
Lone Oak Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
702 reported students
Lone Oak Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
437 reported students
Reidland Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
228 reported students
Lone Oak Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
495 reported students
Hendron Lone Oak Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
498 reported students
Public schools near Reidland Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reidland Intermediate School Elementary · McCracken County | 04–05 | 228 | under 0.1 mi |
| Reidland Elementary School Elementary · McCracken County | PK–03 | 548 | 0.4 mi |
| Sharpe Elementary School Elementary · Marshall County | PK–05 | 276 | 4.8 mi |
| Choices Educational Center Other · Paducah Independent | KG–12 | 42 | 5.2 mi |
| Paducah Middle School Middle · Paducah Independent | 06–08 | 632 | 6.6 mi |
| Lone Oak Middle School Middle · McCracken County | 06–08 | 702 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Reidland Middle School
What grades does Reidland Middle School serve?
Reidland Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in McCracken County.
How many students attend Reidland Middle School?
Reidland Middle School reported 350 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 217 Kentucky middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 315 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Reidland Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 350 students and 23.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 15.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Reidland Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Reidland Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on McCracken County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Reidland Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Reidland Middle School in?
Reidland Middle School is part of McCracken County, based in Paducah, KY, which operates 14 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Reidland Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Reidland Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Reidland Elementary School (0.4 mi), Sharpe Elementary School (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.