Below Average
#1123 of 1,284 schools in KY
Marion C. Moore School
High School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6415 Outer Loop, Louisville, KY 40228
- Math 16% proficient (2025)
- Reading 21% proficient (2025)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marion C. Moore School score 18% 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 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 38 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marion C. Moore School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 49Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$75,762
Median home value
$220,200
Median rent
$1,370/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitefield AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Mercy AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Southern HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,540 | Compare → |
| Fern Creek HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,588 | 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
- #105 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
Marion C. Moore School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marion C. Moore School
Marion C. Moore School is a public high school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 2,031 students in grades 6th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,123 of 1,284 schools in KY.
State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marion C. Moore School
What grades does Marion C. Moore School serve?
Marion C. Moore School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Marion C. Moore School?
Marion C. Moore School has an enrollment of approximately 2,031 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marion C. Moore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marion C. Moore School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marion C. Moore School rank in KY?
Marion C. Moore School ranks #1,123 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Marion C. Moore School's MySchoolScout rating?
Marion C. Moore School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Marion C. Moore School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marion C. Moore School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marion C. Moore School a charter school?
No, Marion C. Moore School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marion C. Moore School a Title I school?
No, Marion C. Moore School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marion C. Moore School?
65.6% of students at Marion C. Moore 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 139
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.7%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8304
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 40228)
- 18,491
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 40228; 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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