Louisa Middle School
Tel:
(606) 638-4090
Louisa Middle School serves 443 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Louisa Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23% (majority Black).
School Overview
Louisa Middle School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Louisa Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,246 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Louisa Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #587 out of 1246 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | n/a | 10% |
| White | 97% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 55% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Lawrence County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Louisa Middle School is Lawrence County High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fallsburg Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Louisa Lawrence County High School Grades: 9-12 | 696 students
0.1 miles
100 Bulldog Ln
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-9676 0.1 9-12 696 - Louisa Fallsburg Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 286 students
1.3 miles
6869 N Hwy 3
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 826-2351 1.3 PK-8 286 - Louisa Louisa East Elementary School Grades: 2-5 | 612 students
1.4 miles
235 Powhatan St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4574 1.4 2-5 612 - Louisa Louisa West Elementary School Grades: PK-1 | 355 students
1.5 miles
201 Boone St
Louisa, KY 41230
(606) 638-4726 1.5 PK-1 355 - Fort Gay Fort Gay Pre K-8 Grades: PK-8 | 587 students
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