Serving 678 students in grades 6-8, Conway 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 9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 678 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Conway Middle School serves the west part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 15.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Conway Middle School's student population of 678 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
678 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Conway Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Conway Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1227 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.3%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Conway Middle School's ranking?
Conway Middle School is ranked #1227 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Conway Middle School often compared to?
Conway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crosby Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Conway Middle School?
678 students attend Conway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Conway Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 22% 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 Conway Middle School?
Conway Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Conway Middle School offer ?
Conway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Conway Middle School part of?
Conway Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Conway Middle School located?
Conway Middle School is located in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 5 other public schools located in Pleasure Ridge Park.
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