Shelby County West Middle School

Shelby County
100 Warriors Way
Shelbyville, KY 40065
600 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Shelby County West Middle School, located at 100 Warriors Way in Shelbyville, Kentucky, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Shelby County Public Schools district. As part of a community-focused district, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development during the critical middle school years. The school emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to transition from elementary foundations to the more rigorous expectations of high school, often promoting a "Warrior" spirit that highlights teamwork, character, and school pride.

Beyond the classroom, Shelby County West provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programming, which allow students to explore their interests and build social connections. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet Kentucky state standards while integrating modern instructional practices to prepare students for success in the 21st century. By prioritizing collaboration between teachers, parents, and the local community, Shelby County West Middle School strives to create an inclusive and high-achieving atmosphere for its diverse student body.
600
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    313 (52.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    201 (33.5 %)
  • Black
    44 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    39 (6.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Shelby County
Phone: (502)633-4869
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 248
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 210
Grade 7 191
Grade 8 199
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Shelby County East Middle School
Shelby County
552 Students
600 Rocket Lane
Shelbyville, KY 40065 (3.5 miles away)
Middle School 6th - 8th