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#752 of 1,284 schools in KY
Peace Academy
School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2020 Newburg Road, Louisville, KY 40205
- Math 25% proficient (2011)
- Reading 25% proficient (2010)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Peace Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2011 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 2-year record (2010–2011).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2010-2011) · reading/ELA 25% (2010 EdFacts)
Based on 3 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Peace Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$98,990
Median home value
$361,900
Median rent
$1,095/mo
College educated
65.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40205; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| Louisville Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Louisville Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| Churchill Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #45 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
Peace Academy is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Peace Academy
Peace Academy is a public school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #752 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Peace Academy
What grades does Peace Academy serve?
Peace Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Peace Academy?
Peace Academy has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peace Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Peace Academy is 3.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Peace Academy rank in KY?
Peace Academy ranks #752 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Peace Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Peace Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Peace Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Peace Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2011) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2010 EdFacts).
Is Peace Academy a charter school?
No, Peace Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Peace Academy a Title I school?
No, Peace Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Peace Academy?
53.7% of students at Peace Academy 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (502) 479-4180
- Area population (ZIP 40205)
- 24,335
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 40205; 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, 2010-2011, 2010 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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