Lassiter Middle School
Tel:
(502)485-8288
- Lassiter Middle School serves 887 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
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Lassiter Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Lassiter Middle School's student population of 887 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 887 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 56 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Lassiter Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Lassiter Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #1168 out of 1,251 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 4% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 6% |
| Black | 27% | 11% |
| White | 48% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lassiter Middle School is South Park Tapp (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Park Tapp (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Auburndale Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisville Auburndale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 611 students
0.8 miles
5749 New Cut Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502)485-8204 0.8 PK-5 611 - Louisville Kenwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 598 students
1.1 miles
7420 Justan Ave
Louisville, KY 40214
(502)485-8283 1.1 K-5 598 - Fairdale South Park Tapp Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 98 students
2.1 miles
1010 Neighborhood Pl
Fairdale, KY 40118
(502)485-8748 2.1 6-12 98 - Louisville Doss High School Grades: 9-12 | 1073 students
2.2 miles
7601 St Andrews Church Rd
Louisville, KY 40214
(502)485-8239 2.2 9-12 1073 - Louisville Trunnell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 566 students
2.2 miles
7609 St. Andrews Church Road
Louisville, KY 40214
(502)485-8337 2.2 PK-5 566
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