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#689 of 1,284 schools in KY
Louisa Middle School
Middle School · Lawrence County · Louisa, KY
A Lawrence County middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9 Bulldog Lane, Louisa, KY 41230
- Math 33% proficient (2025)
- Reading 40% proficient (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Louisa Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
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 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Louisa Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Louisa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,240
Median home value
$110,500
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lawrence County
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,121NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Louisa Middle School is listed in Lawrence County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Louisa Middle School
Louisa Middle School is a public middle school in Louisa, KY, part of Lawrence County, serving approximately 432 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #689 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Louisa Middle School
What grades does Louisa Middle School serve?
Louisa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Louisa Middle School?
Louisa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louisa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Louisa Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Louisa Middle School rank in KY?
Louisa Middle School ranks #689 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Louisa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Louisa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Louisa Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Louisa Middle School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Louisa Middle School a charter school?
No, Louisa Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Louisa Middle School a Title I school?
No, Louisa Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Louisa Middle School?
66.7% of students at Louisa Middle School 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
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lawrence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (606) 638-4090
- Area population (ZIP 41230)
- 12,399
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 41230; 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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