Serving 1,166 students in grades 6-8, Stuart 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 6% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 1,166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stuart Middle serves the southwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 32.3 square miles. Most students live within a 10-12 minute drive of the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stuart Middle School's student population of 1,166 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,166 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Stuart 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 Stuart Middle School is 0.73, 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
#1238 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
29%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
33%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
29%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stuart Middle School's ranking?
Stuart Middle School is ranked #1238 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Stuart Middle School often compared to?
Stuart Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South, Meyzeek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Stuart Middle School?
1,166 students attend Stuart Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Stuart Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stuart Middle School?
Stuart Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stuart Middle School offer ?
Stuart Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stuart Middle School part of?
Stuart Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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