East Jessamine Middle School

901 Union Mill Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356

936 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

East Jessamine Middle School, located at 901 Union Mill Rd in Nicholasville, Kentucky, serves as a key educational hub for the Jessamine County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the broader Nicholasville community, the school emphasizes preparing its students for the transition to high school by promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and a strong foundation in core subject areas.

Beyond its academic curriculum, East Jessamine Middle School places a high value on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. By encouraging participation in these programs, the school aims to help students discover their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a sense of community. The staff at East Jessamine is committed to creating a supportive culture that prioritizes student growth, ensuring that all learners have the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their educational journey.

936

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Jessamine Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	710
Hispanic	90
Black	74
Asian	5
Two or More	52
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
710 (75.9 %)
Hispanic
90 (9.6 %)
Black
74 (7.9 %)
Two or More
52 (5.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
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:	Jessamine County
Phone:	(859)885-5561
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	936
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	569
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 303

Grade 7 279

Grade 8 354