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Crawford Middle School

1813 Charleston Dr, Lexington, KY, 40505

About Crawford Middle School

In Lexington, Kentucky, the Crawford Middle School is a public middle school for grades 6–8. The school has about 720 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 12:1, which is low. This makes it possible to have smaller classes and more individualized teaching. Crawford Middle School focuses on core subjects, programs that help students, and structured learning environments. A lot of the students are minorities, which is a reflection of the diverse urban community that surrounds it. According to USA News, 23% of students are good at math and 32% are good at reading. These results show how challenging school can be and how important it is to teach in a way that works for each student. The school is located in a well-established area of Lexington, characterized by moderately priced homes. It has strong ties to the community. The strengths of Crawford Middle School are its small class sizes and its focus on helping students do better in school, making it one of the most desirable schools in Kentucky

Crawford Middle School Contact Information

Address

1813 Charleston Dr, Lexington, KY, 40505

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Phone

(859) 381-3370

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Website

fcps.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 32% in Reading.
60
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
720
Total Students
$57750
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 117 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Crawford Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:05 AM - 3:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.36%
Asian 2.78%
Hispanic 26.94%
Black 35.69%
Two+ Races 7.08%
Native Am. 0%
White
27.36%
Asian
2.78%
Hispanic
26.94%
Black
35.69%
Two+ Races
7.08%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 720
49.03%
353 Female
50.97%
367 Male

Student Population

720 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

240 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

A $15 million federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant will support new magnet school programs in the district, including at Crawford Middle School, which will host a Leadership Academy for Literacies and Civic Engagement. This initiative is designed to expand leadership and civic learning opportunities for students and strengthen real-world academic experiences

FAQ

Q1. Does Crawford Middle School have programs to help students with their schoolwork?

Ans. There are programs that help students reach their learning goals.

Q2. Do students get to do arts and music in school?

Ans. Students can take part in activities that involve music, art, and acting.

Q3. What does the school do to encourage students to be responsible?

Ans. Setting behavior standards and giving students leadership roles helps them be responsible.

Q4. Do you have activities after school?

After-school programs can include clubs, tutoring, and other ways to learn more.

Q5. What ways does the school talk to families?

Ans. Digital platforms, newsletters, and meetings are all ways to communicate.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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