LASSITER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lassiter Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 987 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Lassiter Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lassiter Middle School, located at 8200 Candleworth Drive in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a public middle school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is situated in the southwestern part of the city and is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. As a middle school, it plays a pivotal role in the transitional years of early adolescence, providing students with a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school.

The school community focuses on inclusivity and student engagement, often offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic support programs to ensure a well-rounded experience. Like many schools in the JCPS system, Lassiter emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build positive relationships with both peers and staff.

For more information, contact Lassiter Middle at (502) 485-8288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.