Stuart Academy

4603 Valley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40272
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,105 students in grades 6-8, Stuart Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stuart Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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School Overview

Stuart Academy's student population of 1,105 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,105 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Stuart Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stuart Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1250 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stuart Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stuart Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stuart Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
4%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stuart Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stuart Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
44%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stuart Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
33%
73%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stuart Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Stuart Academy and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stuart Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Stuart Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stuart Academy's ranking?
Stuart Academy is ranked #1250 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Stuart Academy often compared to?
Stuart Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South, Meyzeek Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Stuart Academy?
1,105 students attend Stuart Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Stuart Academy students are Black, 33% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stuart Academy?
Stuart Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stuart Academy offer ?
Stuart Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stuart Academy part of?
Stuart Academy is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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