West Jessamine Middle School

904 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

904

Total Students

52.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jessamine Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	732
Hispanic	73
Black	46
Asian	9
Two or More	38
American Indian	6

White
732 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
73 (8.1 %)
Black
46 (5.1 %)
Two or More
38 (4.2 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
American Indian
6 (0.7 %)

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)885-2244
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 6 306

Grade 7 286

Grade 8 312