Serving 889 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 19% (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 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lassiter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Lassiter Middle School's student population of 889 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
School Rankings
Lassiter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lassiter Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1118 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
34%
10%
Black
21%
11%
White
38%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lassiter Middle School's ranking?
Lassiter Middle School is ranked #1118 out of 1,267 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?
19% 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?
889 students attend Lassiter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Lassiter Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 21% 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 15:1, which is equal to 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
5 4/29/2020
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.
1 1/20/2020
this school is so bad.
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