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Bloomfield Middle School

96 Arnold Ln, Bloomfield, KY 40008Nelson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
352
Students
Total enrolled
$13,437
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 9% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 352 students in grades 06–08 in Bloomfield, Kentucky.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,437 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bloomfield Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Bloomfield, Kentucky, serving grades 06–08 with 352 students. The district invests $13,437 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 39% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Bloomfield Middle School

352
Total Students
16.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
39%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution188 male · 164 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility39%
National avg 52% · 139 students
Student Composition
93%
White93%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210441001087

Academic Outcomes at Bloomfield Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 59th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 40008

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,437Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,437
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,912
Student Support$2,553
Administration$1,612
Operations$2,016
Other$1,344
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,437 spent per student, an estimated $5,953 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
42%
44%
State government
41.6%
Local (property tax)
43.7%
Federal programs
14.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Foster Heights Elementary SchoolCoxs Creek Elementary SchoolBoston SchoolThe New Haven School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
↓
High School
Nelson County High SchoolThomas Nelson High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyNelson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictNelson County →
Phone: (502)349-7201
NCES ID: 210441001087
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bloomfield seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Nelson County
High
Nelson County High School
784 students · 09–12
● 40 opp42% FRL
Elem
Foster Heights Elementary School
674 students · KG–05
● 40 opp44% FRL
High
Thomas Nelson High School
669 students · 09–12
● 40 opp38% FRL
Elem
Coxs Creek Elementary School
446 students · KG–05
37% FRL
Mid
Old Kentucky Home Middle School
368 students · 06–08
● 40 opp40% FRL
Elem
Boston School
361 students · KG–08
● 38 opp44% FRL
Elem
The New Haven School
345 students · KG–08
● 40 opp60% FRL
Elem
Bloomfield Elementary School
250 students · KG–05
● 45 opp59% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
96 Arnold Ln, Bloomfield, KY 40008
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.