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#392 of 1,284 schools in KY

Top 31% in state

South Oldham Middle School

Middle School · Oldham County · Crestwood, KY

An Oldham County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6403 West Highyway 146, Crestwood, KY 40014

  • Math 64% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 63% proficient (2025)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected+4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$13,019
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at South Oldham Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

23.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where South Oldham 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,750

Median home value

$381,500

Median rent

$1,117/mo

College educated

46.9%

Homeownership

89.2%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Covenant Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition7.3privateK–122.1 mi73Compare →
Jubilee AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7privateK–122.3 mi82Compare →
Oldham County Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.66–84.1 mi699Compare →
Buckner Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.34–124.4 mi55Compare →

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.

Oldham County

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#14 of 18
District spending per student
$13,019NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

South Oldham Middle School is listed in Oldham County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About South Oldham Middle School

South Oldham Middle School is a public middle school in Crestwood, KY, part of Oldham County, serving approximately 823 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about South Oldham Middle School

What grades does South Oldham Middle School serve?

South Oldham Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend South Oldham Middle School?

South Oldham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 823 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at South Oldham Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at South Oldham Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does South Oldham Middle School rank in KY?

South Oldham Middle School ranks #392 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is South Oldham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

South Oldham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 South Oldham Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, South Oldham Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is South Oldham Middle School a charter school?

No, South Oldham Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is South Oldham Middle School a Title I school?

No, South Oldham Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Oldham Middle School?

23.1% of students at South Oldham 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
823
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Oldham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
Area population (ZIP 40014)
23,039
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
40
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 40014; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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