WEST JESSAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL
West Jessamine Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jessamine County school district, located in Nicholasville, KY with about 942 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 53 teachers, West Jessamine Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Jessamine Middle School, located in Nicholasville, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Jessamine County School District. Committed to academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering social-emotional development. The faculty emphasizes a collaborative learning environment, utilizing modern instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student body.
Beyond the classroom, West Jessamine Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and extracurricular engagement. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and arts initiatives that encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a supportive school culture, the administration and staff aim to create a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere that empowers students to reach their full potential as they transition into their teenage years.
For more information, contact West Jessamine Middle School at (859) 885-2244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Nicholasville, KY 40356
(859) 885-2244
WEST JESSAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Nicholasville, KY with about 942 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jessamine County
- Total Students:
- 942
- Teachers:
- 53.65
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 942 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST JESSAMINE MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 82.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.4%
- Male
- 48.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.