Summary
Newburg Middle is a public magnet middle school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 753 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 140 out of 157 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Newburg Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 251-303 out of 320-337 schools and a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Newburg Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 26-30% at Newburg Middle, compared to 28-31% in Jefferson County and 40-43% statewide. Similarly, in Reading, Newburg Middle's proficiency rates were 29-31%, compared to 30-39% in Jefferson County and 42-52% statewide. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively better outcomes for Asian and Gifted and Talented students, but struggles with other subgroups.
Newburg Middle's high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25-38% in recent years, are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's dropout rates, while relatively low at 1.1-2.6%, are still higher than the state's average. Despite the school's increased per-student spending, from $14,128 in 2020-2021 to $23,053 in 2023-2024, Newburg Middle has not shown consistent improvement in its performance over the years. The school's underperformance compared to nearby magnet schools, such as Noe Middle, Barret Traditional Middle, and Meyzeek Middle, suggests the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies, resource allocation, and support systems to address the root causes of its struggles and improve outcomes for all students.
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