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#1194 of 1,284 schools in KY
Stuart Academy
Middle School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4603 Valley Station Road, Louisville, KY 40272
- Math 11% proficient (2025)
- Reading 18% proficient (2025)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stuart Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 35 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stuart Academy 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 12Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$66,382
Median home value
$169,700
Median rent
$1,147/mo
College educated
19.5%
Homeownership
73.7%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40272; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Haven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Landmark Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| Lassiter MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 889 | Compare → |
| Conway MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 609 | 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
- #121 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
Stuart Academy is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stuart Academy
Stuart Academy is a public middle school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,008 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,194 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stuart Academy
What grades does Stuart Academy serve?
Stuart Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Stuart Academy?
Stuart Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,008 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart Academy is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stuart Academy rank in KY?
Stuart Academy ranks #1,194 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Stuart Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Stuart Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Stuart Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stuart Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stuart Academy a charter school?
No, Stuart Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stuart Academy a Title I school?
No, Stuart Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stuart Academy?
72.0% of students at Stuart Academy 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
- 1,008
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.6%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8334
- Area population (ZIP 40272)
- 37,595
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 40272; 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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