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Bardstown Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,645 students in Bardstown Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
Public Schools in Bardstown Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public school average of 26% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (KY)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
2,645 Students
653,779 Students
# Teachers
171 Teachers
43,425 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Bardstown Independent School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 171 school districts in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.44
# American Indian Students
2 Students
853 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
44 Students
12,780 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
181 Students
54,122 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
336 Students
69,939 Students
% Black Students
13%
11%
# White Students
1,779 Students
483,034 Students
% White Students
67%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,016 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
300 Students
32,044 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
237
23,220
# Students in K Grade:
178
49,563
# Students in 1st Grade:
213
46,851
# Students in 2nd Grade:
186
47,051
# Students in 3rd Grade:
201
47,138
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
43,531
# Students in 5th Grade:
188
47,161
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
47,803
# Students in 7th Grade:
186
50,309
# Students in 8th Grade:
201
51,319
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
56,875
# Students in 10th Grade:
167
50,386
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
47,642
# Students in 12th Grade:
161
44,266
# Ungraded Students:
3
664
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,176 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,317. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,270 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$9,360 MM
Spending
$43 MM
$9,189 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,176
$14,317
Spending / Student
$16,270
$14,055
Best Bardstown Independent School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bardstown High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8802
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Bardstown Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8803
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #33.
Bardstown Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
420 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8801
Grades: 3-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Bardstown Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1345 Templin Av
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8829
Grades: 1-12
| 45 students
Rank: n/an/a
980 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8804
Grades: PK
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 Templin Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Bardstown, KY 40004
(502) 331-8810
Grades: K-2
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,645 students.
What is the rank of Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District is ranked #68 out of 171 school districts in Kentucky (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kentucky school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bardstown Independent School District?
67% of Bardstown Independent School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bardstown Independent School District?
Bardstown Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What is Bardstown Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,270 is higher than the state median of $14,055. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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