Very Good
#409 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 32% in state
West Jessamine Middle School
Middle School · Jessamine County · Nicholasville, KY
A Jessamine County middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1400 Wilmore Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 55% proficient (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Jessamine Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Jessamine 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,619/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nicholasville), 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
$75,264
Median home value
$246,300
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
70.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Jessamine Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 872 | 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.
Jessamine County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,940NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Jessamine Middle School is listed in Jessamine County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Jessamine Middle School
West Jessamine Middle School is a public middle school in Nicholasville, KY, part of Jessamine County, serving approximately 882 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #409 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Jessamine Middle School
What grades does West Jessamine Middle School serve?
West Jessamine Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Jessamine Middle School?
West Jessamine Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 882 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jessamine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Jessamine Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Jessamine Middle School rank in KY?
West Jessamine Middle School ranks #409 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is West Jessamine Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Jessamine Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 West Jessamine Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jessamine Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Jessamine Middle School a charter school?
No, West Jessamine Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Jessamine Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Jessamine Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jessamine Middle School?
46.3% of students at West Jessamine 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
- 882
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jessamine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (859) 885-2244
- Area population (ZIP 40356)
- 45,142
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 40356; 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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