Bernheim Middle School

371 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bernheim Middle School, located in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, serves as a key educational institution within the Bullitt County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a diverse curriculum and a variety of extracurricular activities, the school aims to prepare its students—typically spanning grades 6 through 8—for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Shepherdsville community, often prioritizing a partnership between educators, families, and students to create a holistic educational experience. Beyond core academics, Bernheim Middle School encourages participation in sports, arts, and clubs, helping students explore their individual interests while building social skills. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued as they transition through their critical middle school years.

371

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bernheim Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	340
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
340 (91.6%)
Hispanic
16 (4.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.7%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Bullitt County
Phone:	(502)869-4000
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	371
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 133

Grade 7 102

Grade 8 136