South Oldham Middle School
Tel:
(502) 241-0320
South Oldham Middle School serves 786 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
South Oldham Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
Top Placements
South Oldham Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
South Oldham Middle School's student population of 786 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 786 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Oldham Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Oldham Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #138 out of 1246 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 3% | 10% |
| White | 85% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oldham County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Oldham Middle School is South Oldham High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Oldham County Middle School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Camden Station Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- Crestwood Camden Station Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 497 students
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6401 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1271 0.0 K-5 497 - Crestwood Crestwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 563 students
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6500 W Hwy 146
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-8401 0.0 K-5 563 - Crestwood Kenwood Station Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 657 students
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6321 Highway 329 By-pass
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1452 0.1 K-5 657 - Crestwood South Oldham High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,338 student
1.6 miles
5901 Veteran's Memorial Pky
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-6681 1.6 9-12 1,338 - Crestwood Centerfield Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 506 students
3.7 miles
4512 S Hwy 393
Crestwood, KY 40014
(502) 241-1772 3.7 K-5 506
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