Serving 787 students in grades 6-8, North Oldham Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Oldham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
North Oldham Middle School's student population of 787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Oldham Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Oldham Middle School is 0.27, 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
#62 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
85%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Oldham Middle School's ranking?
North Oldham Middle School is ranked #62 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are North Oldham Middle School often compared to?
North Oldham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Oldham Middle School, East Oldham Middle School, Oldham County Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend North Oldham Middle School?
787 students attend North Oldham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of North Oldham Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Oldham Middle School?
North Oldham Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Oldham Middle School offer ?
North Oldham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Oldham Middle School part of?
North Oldham Middle School is part of Oldham County School District.
School Reviews
4 4/11/2022
Pretty great.
5 8/12/2018
Best school around
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