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South Oldham Middle School

6403 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014

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Top 10%

Tel: (502) 241-0320

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South Oldham Middle School serves 814 students in grades 6-8.

South Oldham Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 46%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 814 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South Oldham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

South Oldham Middle School's student population of 814 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

814 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

46 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

South Oldham Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,263 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of South Oldham Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#88 out of 1263 schools
(Top 10%)

This chart display the overall school rank of South Oldham Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Oldham Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

73%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Oldham Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

15:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of South Oldham Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

11%

White

83%

75%

This chart display the percentage of White students in South Oldham Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.30

0.43

This chart display the diversity score of South Oldham Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

19%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Oldham Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Oldham County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Oldham Middle School's ranking?

South Oldham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What schools are South Oldham Middle School often compared to?

South Oldham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Oldham Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% KY state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% KY state average).

How many students attend South Oldham Middle School?

814 students attend South Oldham Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

83% of South Oldham Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of South Oldham Middle School?

South Oldham Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does South Oldham Middle School offer ?

South Oldham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is South Oldham Middle School part of?

South Oldham Middle School is part of Oldham County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 814 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 73% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education