The top reported proficiency rate is 66% in Science. The lowest is 0% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Louisville Middle School
Louisville Middle School serves seventh and eighth graders in Louisville, a small town in northern Cass County, Nebraska, situated between Omaha and Lincoln. The school is part of Louisville Public Schools, a district that covers this compact and traditionally laid‑out community. The school itself sits on West Third Street, a location close to Main Street’s civic core.
The student body is just over one hundred pupils, split fairly evenly between the two grade levels. Demographically, the student population is heavily white, with very small shares of Asian, Black, and Hispanic students. The share of students eligible for free or reduced‑price lunch is low, putting this school in a more affluent range relative to many public schools. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learner status was not available, so a parent who wants to understand special education or language support should ask the school directly.
Academic results on state assessments show a split picture. In math, proficiency across grades seven and eight was not reported, and zero values were recorded; only grade eight science data appears, with a solidly strong proficiency rate. English language arts results were reported for grade six, but since the school serves only seventh and eighth graders, that figure belongs to a different school. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index, calculated from the reported rates, lands in the bottom quartile relative to other districts in Cass County. Looking at a limited multi‑year trend, earlier cohorts performed at higher levels before dropping recently, though year‑to‑year comparability is uncertain. Parents should treat the current academic picture as one that requires a direct conversation with the school about curriculum, instruction, and how results are measured.
Louisville itself is a compact, small town. The Ash Grove cement plant is a dominant industrial employer, and the town has a traditional Main Street with City Hall, the library, and a community center close by. The Louisville State Recreation Area and nearby state parks offer recreational anchors. The town has seen modest growth over recent decades, and its location between two major cities puts it in a commuter zone. Housing values, based on the available metric, are above both the state and national median, and the local estimate of a monthly mortgage payment is correspondingly high. The town’s description emphasizes a small‑town feel, and a parent moving here would find a place where the school sits within a few blocks of downtown amenities.
No recent district‑level changes or initiatives were found in public records, so there is no current news about new programs, building projects, or leadership transitions for a parent to weigh. The school’s academic performance in its tested subjects and grades sits well below area peers, which is the central fact for any family considering this school. For a family looking for a very small, demographically homogeneous middle school in a stable rural‑town setting, with manageable class sizes, the school may fit. For families prioritizing strong state test results, the current numbers are a concern worth exploring with the school administration.
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