Serving 643 students in grades 6-8, Bondurant Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bondurant Middle School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bondurant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bondurant Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
6%
11%
White
77%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bondurant Middle School's ranking?
Bondurant Middle School is ranked #827 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Bondurant Middle School often compared to?
Bondurant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elkhorn Middle School, Second Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Bondurant Middle School?
643 students attend Bondurant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bondurant Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bondurant Middle School?
Bondurant Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bondurant Middle School offer ?
Bondurant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bondurant Middle School part of?
Bondurant Middle School is part of Franklin County School District.
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