Serving 921 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 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 921 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lassiter Middle School serves the southwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 21.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point located about 5.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lassiter Middle School's student population of 921 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
921 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lassiter 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 Lassiter Middle School is 0.68, 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
#1161 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)47.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Lassiter Middle School's ranking?
Lassiter Middle School is ranked #1161 out of 1,250 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lassiter Middle School?
921 students attend Lassiter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Lassiter Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 15% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lassiter Middle School offer ?
Lassiter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lassiter Middle School part of?
Lassiter Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
this school is so bad.
5 10/10/2025
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.
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