Lassiter Middle School

8200 Candleworth Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 940 students in grades 6-8, Lassiter 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 11% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lassiter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Lassiter Middle School's student population of 940 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
940 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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School Rankings

Lassiter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lassiter Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (KY)
#1130 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lassiter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lassiter Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
28%
8%
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Black
25%
11%
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White
40%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Lassiter Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lassiter Middle School's ranking?
Lassiter Middle School is ranked #1130 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lassiter Middle School often compared to?
Lassiter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Knight Middle School, Marion C. Moore School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Lassiter Middle School?
940 students attend Lassiter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Lassiter Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lassiter Middle School?
Lassiter Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lassiter Middle School offer ?
Lassiter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lassiter Middle School part of?
Lassiter Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5   4/29/2020
It is a great school! I came to this school halfway through the school year, there were so welcoming. Im in a wheelchair and the only kids there to be in a wheelchair with no cognitive impairments also the only kid ever to be in a wheelchair to be in their Cambridge program I also are on there quick recall team.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Brayden
1   1/20/2020
this school is so bad.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alias

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 940 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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