Serving 808 students in grades 7-8, Stuart Academy 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 4% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stuart Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Stuart Academy's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Stuart Academy 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 Stuart Academy is 0.66, 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
#1208 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
43%
11%
White
37%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Stuart Academy's ranking?
Stuart Academy is ranked #1208 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Stuart Academy often compared to?
Stuart Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Law Olmsted South, Meyzeek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Stuart Academy?
808 students attend Stuart Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Stuart Academy students are Black, 37% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stuart Academy?
Stuart Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stuart Academy offer ?
Stuart Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stuart Academy part of?
Stuart Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.
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