Serving 620 students in grades 6-8, Frederick Law Olmsted South 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 3% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frederick Law Olmsted South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Frederick Law Olmsted South's student population of 620 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederick Law Olmsted South 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 Frederick Law Olmsted South is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1175 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
46%
11%
White
26%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Law Olmsted South's ranking?
Frederick Law Olmsted South is ranked #1175 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Frederick Law Olmsted South often compared to?
Frederick Law Olmsted Southis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Frederick Law Olmsted South?
620 students attend Frederick Law Olmsted South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Frederick Law Olmsted South students are Black, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Law Olmsted South?
Frederick Law Olmsted South has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frederick Law Olmsted South offer ?
Frederick Law Olmsted South offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Law Olmsted South part of?
Frederick Law Olmsted South is part of Jefferson County School District.
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