Bardstown Middle School
Bardstown Middle School serves 573 students in grades 6-8.
Bardstown Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bardstown Middle School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bardstown Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bardstown Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#478 out of 1230 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
11%
11%
White
67%
75%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bardstown Middle School often compared to?
Bardstown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Kentucky Home Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Bardstown Middle School?
573 students attend Bardstown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bardstown Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bardstown Middle School?
Bardstown Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bardstown Middle School offer ?
Bardstown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bardstown Middle School part of?
Bardstown Middle School is part of Bardstown Independent School District.
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