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#888 of 1,284 schools in KY
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Middle School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A middle school in Louisville, KY where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1418 Morton Avenue, Louisville, KY 40204
- Math 41% proficient (2025)
- Reading 44% proficient (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson County Traditional Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson County Traditional Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,706
Median home value
$314,700
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
51.4%
Poverty rate
9.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home of the Innocents DiscoveryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Home of the Innocents SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 22 | Compare → |
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| Meyzeek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 896 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #55 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson County Traditional Middle is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Jefferson County Traditional Middle is a public middle school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 874 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #888 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson County Traditional Middle
What grades does Jefferson County Traditional Middle serve?
Jefferson County Traditional Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jefferson County Traditional Middle?
Jefferson County Traditional Middle has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Traditional Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Traditional Middle is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson County Traditional Middle rank in KY?
Jefferson County Traditional Middle ranks #888 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Jefferson County Traditional Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson County Traditional Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson County Traditional Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson County Traditional Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jefferson County Traditional Middle a charter school?
No, Jefferson County Traditional Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson County Traditional Middle a Title I school?
No, Jefferson County Traditional Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson County Traditional Middle?
47.6% of students at Jefferson County Traditional Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8272
- Area population (ZIP 40204)
- 14,018
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40204; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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