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#723 of 1,284 schools in KY
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
Middle School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4530 Bellevue Avenue, Louisville, KY 40215
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 13% proficient (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 14% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 19% (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 34 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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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
$42,762
Median home value
$106,500
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
42.2%
Poverty rate
27.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40215; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Law Olmsted Academy SouthEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Churchill Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Noe MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 1,198 | Compare → |
| Valiant Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 113 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #40 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
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is a public middle school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 486 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #723 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North
What grades does Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North serve?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North rank in KY?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North ranks #723 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North's MySchoolScout rating?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North a charter school?
No, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North a Title I school?
No, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North?
78.2% of students at Frederick Law Olmsted Academy North 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
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (502) 485-8331
- Area population (ZIP 40215)
- 19,444
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 40215; 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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