Below Average
#1136 of 1,284 schools in KY
Bardstown Alternative School
School · Bardstown Independent · Bardstown, KY
A Bardstown Independent school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1345 Templin Av, Bardstown, KY 40004
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bardstown Alternative School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bardstown Alternative School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High1,566/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bardstown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,222
Median home value
$224,600
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson County Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| The Academy at HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 52 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bardstown Independent
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,665NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bardstown Alternative School is listed in Bardstown Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bardstown Alternative School
Bardstown Alternative School is a public school in Bardstown, KY, part of Bardstown Independent, serving approximately 37 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,136 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bardstown Alternative School
What grades does Bardstown Alternative School serve?
Bardstown Alternative School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Bardstown Alternative School?
Bardstown Alternative School has an enrollment of approximately 37 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Alternative School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Alternative School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bardstown Alternative School rank in KY?
Bardstown Alternative School ranks #1,136 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bardstown Alternative School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bardstown Alternative School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bardstown Alternative School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bardstown Alternative School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Bardstown Alternative School a charter school?
No, Bardstown Alternative School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bardstown Alternative School a Title I school?
No, Bardstown Alternative School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bardstown Alternative School?
83.8% of students at Bardstown Alternative School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 37
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nelson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 86.5%
- Phone
- (502) 331-8829
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 40004)
- 30,345
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40004; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022, multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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