OLD KENTUCKY HOME MIDDLE SCHOOL

Old Kentucky Home Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Nelson County school district, located in Bardstown, KY with about 350 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. 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 19 teachers, Old Kentucky Home Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Old Kentucky Home Middle School, located in Bardstown, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in Nelson County. As part of the Bardstown City Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a balanced approach to student development, prioritizing core academic mastery alongside opportunities for social-emotional growth, extracurricular involvement, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on the "Wildcat" spirit, aiming to cultivate a culture of excellence, inclusion, and academic curiosity among its diverse student body. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining a strong connection to the historic Bardstown community, Old Kentucky Home Middle School strives to prepare its students for the rigors of secondary education while helping them build the foundational skills necessary to become responsible, productive citizens.

For more information, contact Old Kentucky Home Middle School at (502) 349-7040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.