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#787 of 1,284 schools in KY
Crosby Middle
Middle School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
303 Gatehouse Lane, Louisville, KY 40243
- Math 52% proficient (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crosby Middle score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crosby Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,859
Median home value
$297,900
Median rent
$1,260/mo
College educated
51.5%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40243; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy of Greater LouisvillePrivate · tuition | 8.4private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| Academy for Individual ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Westport MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 1,051 | Compare → |
| Portland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 389 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #48 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crosby Middle is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crosby Middle
Crosby Middle is a public middle school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 887 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #787 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crosby Middle
What grades does Crosby Middle serve?
Crosby Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Crosby Middle?
Crosby Middle has an enrollment of approximately 887 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosby Middle is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crosby Middle rank in KY?
Crosby Middle ranks #787 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Crosby Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Crosby Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Crosby Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crosby Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Crosby Middle a charter school?
No, Crosby Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crosby Middle a Title I school?
No, Crosby Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crosby Middle?
42.8% of students at Crosby Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 887
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.2%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8235
- Area population (ZIP 40243)
- 12,049
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40243; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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