Oldham County Middle School

768 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oldham County Middle School, located in Buckner, Kentucky, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Oldham County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of young adolescents. With a curriculum designed to challenge students, the school emphasizes preparing pupils for the rigors of high school while encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and academic clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Oldham County Middle School prides itself on cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The staff works closely with families to maintain high expectations for student behavior and achievement, utilizing a collaborative approach to education. By providing a structured yet inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary to succeed as they transition into their teenage years and beyond.

768

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oldham County Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	592
Hispanic	109
Black	27
Asian	4
Two or More	35
American Indian	1

White
592 (77.1%)
Hispanic
109 (14.2%)
Two or More
35 (4.6%)
Black
27 (3.5%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Oldham County
Phone:	(502)222-1451
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	230
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 6 268

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 259