Farristown Middle School in Berea, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Farristown Middle School is a rural public school in Berea, Kentucky that is part of Madison County School District. It serves 463 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.0:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

463 Students

29 Teachers

751 Farristown Industrial Dr

Berea, KY 40403 View local requests

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Farristown Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mrs. Caudill

Mrs. Stacy

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Farristown Middle School Demographics

80%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Farristown Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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