Stuart Academy

Summary:

Stuart Academy is a public middle school located in Louisville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,105 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stuart Academy has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing middle schools in Kentucky, ranking 324th out of 324 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This trend has persisted for the past several years, with the school ranking in the bottom 10% of Kentucky middle schools since at least 2013-2014. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, White, and low socioeconomic status students, as well as African American and special education students. Academic achievement levels at Stuart Academy are significantly below the state and district averages, with only 9-18% of students proficient or better in reading, 8-11% in math, and 8-11% in social studies and editing/mechanics.

When compared to other middle schools in the same district, such as the higher-performing Noe Middle and the Frederick Law Olmsted Academies, Stuart Academy's performance is significantly worse. Despite the school's consistently low performance and high poverty rates, with 72.22% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, there is no evidence of significant improvement over the past several years. The combination of these factors suggests that Stuart Academy may be facing complex challenges that require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to address.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4603 Valley Station Rd
       Louisville, KY  40272


(502) 485-8334

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,623 Help


Feeder schools for Stuart Academy:

Elementary:    Cane Run Elementary
    Dixie Elementary
    Johnsontown Road Elementary
    Layne Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,008

Racial breakdown:

African American:
36.4%
White:
31.3%
Hispanic:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stuart Academy ranks worse than 100% of middle schools in Kentucky. It also ranks last among 22 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.15. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Stuart Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.4%), White (31.3%), Hispanic (22.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stuart Academy is 15.7, which is the 10th best among 22 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stuart Academy is $19,623, which is the 4th highest among 22 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stuart Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Stuart Academy 324th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Stuart Academy in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stuart Academy

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Rank History for all students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 7.23 275th 284 3.2%
2008 3.61 283rd 287 1.4%
2009 3.56 282nd 289 2.4%
2010 3.07 292nd 299 2.3%
2011 1.46 300th 304 1.3%
2012 3.04 319th 319 0.0%
2013 6.11 320th 335 4.5%
2014 3.67 321st 335 4.2%
2015 3.55 321st 337 4.7%
2016 1.83 319th 331 3.6%
2017 1.45 318th 330 3.6%
2018 2.49 312th 322 3.1%
2019 2.86 320th 335 4.5%
2021 0.54 281st 282 0.4%
2022 1.07 320th 320 0.0%
2023 1.52 327th 327 0.0%
2024 1.15 324th 324 0.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.50 81st 85 4.7%
2019 6.77 86th 87 1.1%
2023 20.51 86th 95 9.5%
2024 12.55 93rd 99 6.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 1.95 288th 294 2.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.68 281st 285 1.4%
2019 3.90 296th 303 2.3%
2022 1.82 310th 310 0.0%
2023 2.62 308th 309 0.3%
2024 2.25 311th 311 0.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.08 49th 58 15.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.52 287th 290 1.0%
2019 1.73 296th 299 1.0%
2022 0.77 299th 299 0.0%
2023 1.57 295th 295 0.0%
2024 1.24 300th 300 0.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.19 207th 219 5.5%
2019 17.83 220th 226 2.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.82 290th 293 1.0%
2019 3.36 297th 303 2.0%
2022 1.80 304th 304 0.0%
2023 1.82 307th 307 0.0%
2024 1.39 304th 304 0.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.84 90th 96 6.3%
2019 12.78 90th 96 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.99 107th 116 7.8%
2019 17.04 113th 120 5.8%
2023 6.79 117th 119 1.7%
2024 5.90 121st 123 1.6%
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Rank History for White students at Stuart Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.08 251st 253 0.8%
2019 1.61 265th 266 0.4%
2022 2.43 313th 314 0.3%
2023 2.53 317th 320 0.9%
2024 2.33 315th 316 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Stuart Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1173 372 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1551
1989 1184 441 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1633
1990 1190 415 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1615
1991 1158 421 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1593
1992 1164 476 9 3 2 n/a n/a 0 1654
1993 1222 512 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1740
1994 1199 438 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1645
1995 1035 384 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1419
1996 1035 384 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1419
1997 975 299 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1283
1998 1012 313 12 14 1 n/a n/a 1 1353
1999 1011 314 9 13 2 n/a n/a 5 1354
2000 907 304 4 7 3 n/a n/a 4 1229
2001 910 381 8 8 2 n/a n/a 11 1320
2002 954 439 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1408
2003 954 439 8 7 0 n/a n/a 0 1408
2004 903 420 8 8 3 n/a n/a 0 1342
2005 810 402 11 18 1 n/a n/a 0 1242
2006 789 354 14 22 3 n/a n/a 0 1182
2007 703 338 19 23 5 n/a n/a 15 1103
2008 667 365 14 42 2 n/a n/a 13 1103
2009 676 341 8 43 3 n/a n/a 27 1098
2010 667 339 14 40 2 n/a n/a 31 1093
2011 672 328 13 47 2 0 7 0 1069
2012 624 313 12 42 0 1 21 0 1013
2013 640 336 9 43 1 1 19 0 1049
2014 588 319 6 49 5 1 17 0 985
2015 492 287 4 67 3 1 22 0 876
2016 413 298 3 63 2 1 25 0 805
2017 281 279 1 56 0 2 29 0 648
2018 325 334 3 71 3 5 30 0 771
2019 370 336 6 66 2 1 41 0 822
2020 374 310 7 66 3 3 52 0 815
2021 347 357 7 75 0 5 57 0 848
2022 297 350 7 101 0 3 50 0 808
2023 366 483 11 172 0 7 66 0 1105
2024 315 367 23 231 0 7 65 0 1008

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stuart Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1551 86.5 17.9 n/a
1989 1633 87.1 18.7 n/a
1990 1615 85.5 18.8 n/a
1991 1593 85.5 18.6 n/a
1992 1654 89.6 18.4 n/a
1993 1740 91.4 19.0 n/a
1994 1645 87.4 18.8 n/a
1995 1419 75.5 18.8 n/a
1996 1419 75.5 18.8 n/a
1997 1283 72.3 17.7 37.6
1998 1353 64.3 21.0 35
1999 1354 60.6 22.3 46.7
2000 1229 56.8 21.6 49.9
2001 1320 63.6 20.8 51.4
2002 1408 71.2 19.8 91.6
2003 1408 71.2 19.8 91.6
2004 1342 71.2 18.8 n/a
2005 1242 65.5 19.0 n/a
2006 1182 67.5 17.5 74.3
2007 1103 62.0 17.8 69.9
2008 1103 63.0 17.5 75.4
2009 1098 65.0 16.9 77.1
2010 1093 51.0 21.4 82.1
2011 1069 66.0 16.1 80.5
2012 1013 63.5 15.9 75.8
2013 1049 65.0 16.1 78.7
2014 985 53.5 18.3 80.3
2015 876 50.0 17.5 69.5
2016 805 48.0 16.7 79.9
2017 648 42.5 15.2 79.2
2018 771 47.5 16.2 78
2019 822 49.8 16.5 77
2020 815 44.0 18.5 73.5
2021 848 50.0 16.9 79.4
2022 808 54.0 14.9 83.5
2023 1105 62.7 17.6 72.2
2024 1008 64.0 15.7 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stuart Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1551 86.5 17.9 n/a
1989 1633 87.1 18.7 n/a
1990 1615 85.5 18.8 n/a
1991 1593 85.5 18.6 n/a
1992 1654 89.6 18.4 n/a
1993 1740 91.4 19.0 n/a
1994 1645 87.4 18.8 n/a
1995 1419 75.5 18.8 n/a
1996 1419 75.5 18.8 n/a
1997 1283 72.3 17.7 37.6
1998 1353 64.3 21.0 35
1999 1354 60.6 22.3 46.7
2000 1229 56.8 21.6 49.9
2001 1320 63.6 20.8 51.4
2002 1408 71.2 19.8 91.6
2003 1408 71.2 19.8 91.6
2004 1342 71.2 18.8 n/a
2005 1242 65.5 19.0 n/a
2006 1182 67.5 17.5 74.3
2007 1103 62.0 17.8 69.9
2008 1103 63.0 17.5 75.4
2009 1098 65.0 16.9 77.1
2010 1093 51.0 21.4 82.1
2011 1069 66.0 16.1 80.5
2012 1013 63.5 15.9 75.8
2013 1049 65.0 16.1 78.7
2014 985 53.5 18.3 80.3
2015 876 50.0 17.5 69.5
2016 805 48.0 16.7 79.9
2017 648 42.5 15.2 79.2
2018 771 47.5 16.2 78
2019 822 49.8 16.5 77
2020 815 44.0 18.5 73.5
2021 848 50.0 16.9 79.4
2022 808 54.0 14.9 83.5
2023 1105 62.7 17.6 72.2
2024 1008 64.0 15.7 72

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Stuart Academy

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $916 (5.4%) $918 (5.4%) $1,834 (10.9%) $12,558 (74.4%) $1,646 (9.8%) $14,187 (84.1%) $16,878
2019 $1,022 (6.3%) $690 (4.2%) $1,712 (10.5%) $12,345 (75.8%) $1,259 (7.7%) $13,604 (83.5%) $16,283
2020 $958 (5.8%) $736 (4.5%) $1,694 (10.3%) $11,303 (68.8%) $1,338 (8.1%) $12,641 (76.9%) $16,439
2021 $1,319 (8.0%) $990 (6.0%) $2,309 (14.0%) $11,378 (69.0%) $1,176 (7.1%) $12,554 (76.1%) $16,489
2022 $3,407 (17.4%) $1,207 (6.2%) $4,614 (23.5%) $12,121 (61.8%) $1,543 (7.9%) $13,664 (69.6%) $19,623

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 320th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 327th of 327 Middle schools
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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students8221105
 34.4%
African American336483
 43.8%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian611
 83.3%
Hispanic66172
 160.6%
Pacific Islander17
 600%
White370366
 1.1%
Two or More Races4166
 61%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77%72.2%
 4.8%


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Stuart Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Kentucky middle schools.

Students at Stuart Academy are 36% African American, 31% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,008 students attended Stuart Academy.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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