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Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South

5650 Southern Pkwy
Louisville, KY 40214
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 578 students in grades 6-8, Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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 17% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South's student population of 578 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
578 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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 Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South is 0.70, 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)
#1163 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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.
24%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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.
≤5%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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
14:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
46%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
22%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South's ranking?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South is ranked #1163 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South often compared to?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy Southis often viewed alongside schools like Stuart Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South?
578 students attend Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South students are Black, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South offer ?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South part of?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South located?
Frederick Law Olmsted Academy South is located in the Beechmont neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 3 other public schools located in Beechmont.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 578 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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