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Bullitt Lick Middle School
Middle School · Bullitt County · Shepherdsville, KY
A Bullitt County middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 West Blue Lick Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
- Math 22% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bullitt Lick Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bullitt Lick Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,927/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shepherdsville), 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
$77,083
Median home value
$242,700
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40165; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hebron Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Bernheim Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 380 | Compare → |
| Eastside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 679 | Compare → |
| Mt. Washington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 457 | 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.
Bullitt County
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #21 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bullitt Lick Middle School is listed in Bullitt County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bullitt Lick Middle School
Bullitt Lick Middle School is a public middle school in Shepherdsville, KY, part of Bullitt County, serving approximately 400 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,199 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bullitt Lick Middle School
What grades does Bullitt Lick Middle School serve?
Bullitt Lick Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bullitt Lick Middle School?
Bullitt Lick Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullitt Lick Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullitt Lick Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bullitt Lick Middle School rank in KY?
Bullitt Lick Middle School ranks #1,199 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Bullitt Lick Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bullitt Lick Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Bullitt Lick Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullitt Lick Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bullitt Lick Middle School a charter school?
No, Bullitt Lick Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bullitt Lick Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bullitt Lick Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullitt Lick Middle School?
67.0% of students at Bullitt Lick 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
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bullitt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (502) 869-5400
- Area population (ZIP 40165)
- 38,533
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 40165; 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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