South Oldham Middle School

839 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Oldham Middle School (SOMS), located in Crestwood, Kentucky, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Oldham County School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school caters to students in grades 6 through 8, providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the rigors of high school. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies with opportunities for personal growth and development.

Beyond academics, South Oldham Middle School fosters a vibrant community culture that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff, who work to maintain a supportive learning environment that promotes character development and inclusivity. By integrating modern instructional techniques with a focus on community and collaboration, SOMS remains a focal point of the Crestwood area, consistently aiming to help students reach their full potential as they transition into their teenage years.

839

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Oldham Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	691
Hispanic	64
Black	32
Asian	14
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

White
691 (82.4 %)
Hispanic
64 (7.6 %)
Two or More
37 (4.4 %)
Black
32 (3.8 %)
Asian
14 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Oldham County
Phone:	(502)241-0320
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	839
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 6 293

Grade 7 287

Grade 8 259