Bardstown Middle School

Bardstown Independent
410 N 5th St
Bardstown, KY 40004
575 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Bardstown Middle School, located at 410 N 5th St in Bardstown, Kentucky, serves as a central hub for academic and social development for students in the region. 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 education. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for students to explore personal interests, critical thinking skills, and community engagement.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on student growth and its commitment to the success of every child through personalized instruction and high expectations. Beyond the classroom, Bardstown Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which help build leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for the challenges and opportunities they will encounter in high school and beyond.
575
Total Students
33.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    397 (69.0 %)
  • Black
    66 (11.5 %)
  • Two or More
    56 (9.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (8.0 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Bardstown Independent
Phone: (502)331-8803
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 286
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 196
Grade 7 190
Grade 8 189
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
Nelson County
368 Students
301 Wildcat Ln
Bardstown, KY 40004 (2.6 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th