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#933 of 1,284 schools in KY
Newburg Middle
Middle School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4901 Exeter Avenue, Louisville, KY 40218
- Math 28% proficient (2025)
- Reading 30% proficient (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newburg Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Newburg Middle 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 33Somewhat 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
$56,191
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
51.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40218; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 894 | Compare → |
| W.e.b. Dubois AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–11 | 1.9 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Binet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Louisville Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 87 | 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
- #63 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
Newburg Middle is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newburg Middle
Newburg Middle is a public middle school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 753 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #933 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newburg Middle
What grades does Newburg Middle serve?
Newburg Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Newburg Middle?
Newburg Middle has an enrollment of approximately 753 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Newburg Middle is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newburg Middle rank in KY?
Newburg Middle ranks #933 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Newburg Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Newburg Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Newburg Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newburg Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newburg Middle a charter school?
No, Newburg Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newburg Middle a Title I school?
No, Newburg Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newburg Middle?
62.7% of students at Newburg 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
- 753
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.0%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8306
- Area population (ZIP 40218)
- 33,292
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
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 40218; 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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