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#481 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 37% in state
Bardstown Middle School
Middle School · Bardstown Independent · Bardstown, KY
A Bardstown Independent middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 N 5th St, Bardstown, KY 40004
- Math 36% proficient (2025)
- Reading 47% proficient (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bardstown Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bardstown Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bardstown Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| The Academy at HorizonsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Old Kentucky Home Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Nelson County Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #2 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 Middle School is listed in Bardstown Independent; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bardstown Middle School
Bardstown Middle School is a public middle school in Bardstown, KY, part of Bardstown Independent, serving approximately 557 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #481 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bardstown Middle School
What grades does Bardstown Middle School serve?
Bardstown Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bardstown Middle School?
Bardstown Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bardstown Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bardstown Middle School rank in KY?
Bardstown Middle School ranks #481 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bardstown Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bardstown Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bardstown Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bardstown Middle School a charter school?
No, Bardstown Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bardstown Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bardstown Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bardstown Middle School?
54.0% of students at Bardstown Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 557
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Nelson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (502) 331-8803
- 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 · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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