Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Old Kentucky Home Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Kentucky Home Middle School serves the southwest part of Bardstown, KY, covering an area of approximately 251.4 square miles. Families in this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 22.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Kentucky Home Middle School's student population of 594 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
594 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Old Kentucky Home Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Kentucky Home Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1059 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
2%
11%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Kentucky Home Middle School's ranking?
Old Kentucky Home Middle School is ranked #1059 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Old Kentucky Home Middle School often compared to?
Old Kentucky Home Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bloomfield Middle School, Bardstown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Old Kentucky Home Middle School?
594 students attend Old Kentucky Home Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Old Kentucky Home Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Kentucky Home Middle School?
Old Kentucky Home Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Old Kentucky Home Middle School offer ?
Old Kentucky Home Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Old Kentucky Home Middle School part of?
Old Kentucky Home Middle School is part of Nelson County School District.
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