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Louisa Middle School

Summary:

Louisa Middle School is a public middle school in Louisa, Kentucky, serving 457 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Lawrence County School District, which is ranked 106 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Louisa Middle School has consistently been ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, with a 2-star rating and a ranking of 207 out of 324 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's student performance on the Kentucky State Assessments (KSA) is generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in Science and Social Studies. While some student subgroups, such as female students and special education students, perform better than others, the school's performance for White students and low socioeconomic status students is below the state average.

Despite the relatively high spending per student at Louisa Middle School, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school's academic performance remains below par. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes, and the school may need to focus on other factors, such as instructional practices, curriculum, and teacher quality. The school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, over 60%, also suggests that socioeconomic factors may contribute to the school's academic challenges and the performance disparities observed among different student subgroups. Neighboring Martin County Middle School in the Martin County School District may provide a useful comparison for Louisa Middle School as it works to address its academic performance issues.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9 Bulldog Lane
       Louisa, KY  41230

(606) 638-4090

District: Lawrence County

SchoolDigger Rank:
207th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Students who attend Louisa Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lawrence County High School

Feeder schools for Louisa Middle School:

Elementary:    Louisa East Elementary School
    Louisa West Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67% Help


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Compare Details Louisa Middle School ranks worse than 63.9% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.37. (See more...)
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Louisa Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Louisa Middle School 207th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Louisa Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lawrence County:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence County 106th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Louisa Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Louisa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 10.63 273rd 284 3.9%
2008 8.04 275th 287 4.2%
2009 10.36 272nd 289 5.9%
2010 8.44 285th 299 4.7%
2011 27.28 245th 304 19.4%
2012 24.04 273rd 319 14.4%
2013 34.35 248th 335 26.0%
2014 34.31 250th 335 25.4%
2015 28.37 269th 337 20.2%
2016 23.28 285th 331 13.9%
2017 24.40 278th 330 15.8%
2018 35.48 234th 322 27.3%
2019 46.31 181st 335 46.0%
2021 40.61 151st 282 46.5%
2022 44.87 167th 320 47.8%
2023 43.58 173rd 327 47.1%
2024 36.37 207th 324 36.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Louisa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.82 196th 294 33.3%
2023 42.00 57th 124 54.0%
2024 47.07 47th 130 63.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Louisa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.90 211th 285 26.0%
2019 38.07 204th 303 32.7%
2021 50.62 91st 224 59.4%
2022 52.45 123rd 310 60.3%
2023 52.73 132nd 309 57.3%
2024 42.41 175th 311 43.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Louisa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.25 19th 32 40.6%
2019 69.93 13th 58 77.6%
2021 59.44 1st 1 0.0%
2022 61.94 7th 22 68.2%
2023 68.98 7th 21 66.7%
2024 47.53 13th 28 53.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Louisa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.81 222nd 290 23.4%
2019 45.48 163rd 299 45.5%
2021 45.65 113th 233 51.5%
2022 42.37 169th 299 43.5%
2023 51.34 131st 295 55.6%
2024 33.69 207th 300 31.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Louisa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.60 21st 219 90.4%
2019 77.06 26th 226 88.5%
2022 66.10 18th 111 83.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Louisa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.05 217th 293 25.9%
2019 42.14 181st 303 40.3%
2021 32.01 146th 222 34.2%
2022 40.93 172nd 304 43.4%
2023 39.95 177th 307 42.3%
2024 40.52 175th 304 42.4%
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Rank History for White students at Louisa Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.39 211th 253 16.6%
2019 36.12 178th 266 33.1%
2022 36.40 207th 314 34.1%
2023 37.44 196th 320 38.8%
2024 29.27 232nd 316 26.6%
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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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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Louisa Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 830 2 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 837
1989 663 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1990 665 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 671
1991 676 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1992 637 3 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1993 630 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1994 655 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 660
1995 641 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 641 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 495 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1998 487 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1999 459 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 446 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2001 465 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
2002 520 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2003 520 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2004 545 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2005 512 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2006 475 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 410 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2008 381 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2009 373 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2010 349 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2011 344 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 348
2012 384 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 389
2013 411 2 3 0 0 0 2 0 418
2014 378 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 383
2015 418 2 1 1 0 0 3 0 425
2016 431 3 3 2 0 0 1 0 440
2017 426 2 4 1 1 0 1 0 435
2018 431 1 4 5 0 0 2 0 443
2019 419 2 2 4 1 0 2 0 430
2020 474 2 1 4 0 0 4 0 485
2021 472 3 1 7 0 0 4 0 487
2022 459 3 1 10 0 0 7 0 480
2023 437 4 0 7 0 1 8 0 457

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 Louisa Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 837 49.7 16.8 n/a
1989 668 44.9 14.8 n/a
1990 671 45.3 14.8 n/a
1991 681 44.8 15.2 n/a
1992 642 46.0 13.9 n/a
1993 634 41.3 15.4 n/a
1994 660 41.5 15.9 n/a
1995 645 41.8 15.4 n/a
1996 645 41.8 15.4 n/a
1997 497 33.2 15.0 53.5
1998 487 32.5 15.0 58.9
1999 459 31.9 14.4 64.9
2000 446 31.9 14.0 66.8
2001 465 32.3 14.4 59.1
2002 522 30.0 17.4 94.1
2003 522 30.0 17.4 94.1
2004 546 34.0 16.1 n/a
2005 512 31.8 16.1 n/a
2006 475 30.5 15.6 62.3
2007 410 30.0 13.7 60.5
2008 381 25.5 14.9 63.3
2009 374 24.5 15.3 61.2
2010 350 19.0 18.4 54
2011 348 20.5 16.9 62.6
2012 389 20.3 19.1 58.6
2013 418 23.3 17.9 58.1
2014 383 23.3 16.4 55.6
2015 425 22.0 19.3 60
2016 440 23.0 19.1 72.7
2017 435 24.8 17.5 66.4
2018 443 24.8 17.7 69.1
2019 430 23.0 18.6 65.1
2020 485 26.6 18.1 63.9
2021 487 26.0 18.7 67.6
2022 480 27.0 17.7 63.5
2023 457 28.0 16.3 67

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 Louisa Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 837 49.7 16.8 n/a
1989 668 44.9 14.8 n/a
1990 671 45.3 14.8 n/a
1991 681 44.8 15.2 n/a
1992 642 46.0 13.9 n/a
1993 634 41.3 15.4 n/a
1994 660 41.5 15.9 n/a
1995 645 41.8 15.4 n/a
1996 645 41.8 15.4 n/a
1997 497 33.2 15.0 53.5
1998 487 32.5 15.0 58.9
1999 459 31.9 14.4 64.9
2000 446 31.9 14.0 66.8
2001 465 32.3 14.4 59.1
2002 522 30.0 17.4 94.1
2003 522 30.0 17.4 94.1
2004 546 34.0 16.1 n/a
2005 512 31.8 16.1 n/a
2006 475 30.5 15.6 62.3
2007 410 30.0 13.7 60.5
2008 381 25.5 14.9 63.3
2009 374 24.5 15.3 61.2
2010 350 19.0 18.4 54
2011 348 20.5 16.9 62.6
2012 389 20.3 19.1 58.6
2013 418 23.3 17.9 58.1
2014 383 23.3 16.4 55.6
2015 425 22.0 19.3 60
2016 440 23.0 19.1 72.7
2017 435 24.8 17.5 66.4
2018 443 24.8 17.7 69.1
2019 430 23.0 18.6 65.1
2020 485 26.6 18.1 63.9
2021 487 26.0 18.7 67.6
2022 480 27.0 17.7 63.5
2023 457 28.0 16.3 67

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 Louisa Middle School

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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 $1,149 (6.3%) $153 (0.8%) $1,302 (7.2%) $13,371 (73.6%) $2,444 (13.5%) $15,815 (87.1%) $18,158
2019 $995 (5.3%) $156 (0.8%) $1,151 (6.2%) $13,766 (73.7%) $2,680 (14.4%) $16,446 (88.1%) $18,670
2020 $1,551 (7.7%) $676 (3.3%) $2,227 (11.0%) $14,121 (70.0%) $2,746 (13.6%) $16,867 (83.6%) $20,186
2021 $1,746 (8.6%) $1,206 (6.0%) $2,953 (14.6%) $13,947 (69.0%) $2,187 (10.8%) $16,135 (79.8%) $20,226
2022 $2,445 (10.3%) $3,168 (13.3%) $5,613 (23.6%) $13,969 (58.6%) $3,192 (13.4%) $17,161 (72.0%) $23,830

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Louisa Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 181st of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 173rd of 327 Middle schools
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students430457
 6.3%
African American24
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander01
White419437
 4.3%
Two or More Races28
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%67%
 1.8%

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Louisa Middle School ranks 207th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Louisa Middle School usually go on to attend Lawrence County High School

Students at Louisa Middle School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Louisa Middle School.


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