Summary:
The city of Louisville, Kentucky is home to 23 middle schools that are 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. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with several standout institutions that are outpacing the district and state averages.
Among the top-performing middle schools in the area are Noe Middle, ranked 23rd out of 320 Kentucky middle schools with a 5-star rating, and Barret Traditional Middle, ranked 51st with a 4-star rating. These schools boast significantly higher test scores than the district and state, with 60-77% of students proficient or better in core subjects. Other standout performers include Meyzeek Middle and Western Middle School for the Arts.
However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-tier schools and lower-performing institutions, such as Stuart Academy, Thomas Jefferson Middle, and Conway Middle. Additionally, the district faces challenges with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates and wide disparities in per-student spending, which may contribute to the uneven academic performance across the middle schools.
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