Barret Traditional Middle

Summary:

Barret Traditional Middle is a public magnet middle school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 630 students in grades 6-8. This standout school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, outperforming the Jefferson County district and state averages across various academic subjects.

Barret Traditional Middle's academic performance is truly exceptional. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54% of its 6th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to just 27% for the Jefferson County district and 42% for the state. The school also excels in the performance of diverse student subgroups, with its Hispanic and White student populations ranking among the top in Kentucky. Even the school's low socioeconomic status students perform well, ranking 84th out of 311 schools statewide.

Barret Traditional Middle's success is further highlighted by its significant outperformance of nearby schools in the Jefferson County district, such as Kammerer Middle, Western Middle School for the Arts, Newburg Middle, and Highland Middle. This consistent high performance, along with the school's focus on traditional teaching methods and academic rigor, has earned Barret Traditional Middle a well-deserved reputation as one of the top middle schools in Kentucky.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 2561 Grinstead Drive
       Louisville, KY  40206


(502) 485-8207

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
39th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,754 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  631

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.8%
African American:
32.8%
Asian:
8.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.8% Help


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Compare Details Barret Traditional Middle ranks better than 88% of middle schools in Kentucky. It also ranks first among 22 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.61. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (44.8%), African American (32.8%), Asian (8.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Barret Traditional Middle is 17.6. 16 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barret Traditional Middle is $16,754. 15 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barret Traditional Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Barret Traditional Middle 39th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Barret Traditional Middle in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barret Traditional Middle

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Rank History for all students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 96.20 6th 284 97.9%
2008 91.81 12th 287 95.8%
2009 90.93 11th 289 96.2%
2010 90.57 12th 299 96.0%
2011 88.87 11th 304 96.4%
2012 88.44 16th 319 95.0%
2013 88.67 13th 335 96.1%
2014 91.26 5th 335 98.5%
2015 92.07 10th 337 97.0%
2016 91.93 8th 331 97.6%
2017 94.46 7th 330 97.9%
2018 94.42 5th 322 98.4%
2019 94.54 4th 335 98.8%
2021 86.82 19th 282 93.3%
2022 84.79 26th 320 91.9%
2023 80.07 44th 327 86.5%
2024 80.61 39th 324 88.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 77.47 11th 95 88.4%
2024 83.46 6th 99 93.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.31 3rd 285 98.9%
2019 94.58 1st 303 99.7%
2021 77.49 18th 224 92.0%
2022 61.93 80th 310 74.2%
2023 64.96 81st 309 73.8%
2024 63.96 84th 311 73.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.56 7th 290 97.6%
2019 93.30 4th 299 98.7%
2021 81.00 22nd 233 90.6%
2022 83.54 28th 299 90.6%
2023 80.27 31st 295 89.5%
2024 78.62 35th 300 88.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.35 4th 293 98.6%
2019 94.36 4th 303 98.7%
2021 81.81 19th 222 91.4%
2022 80.03 35th 304 88.5%
2023 75.89 52nd 307 83.1%
2024 79.46 34th 304 88.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.32 4th 35 88.6%
2019 82.20 4th 23 82.6%
2022 63.90 9th 23 60.9%
2023 65.83 7th 24 70.8%
2024 72.82 8th 25 68.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.37 1st 96 99.0%
2019 96.27 5th 96 94.8%
2021 76.84 2nd 17 88.2%
2022 77.13 11th 84 86.9%
2023 71.42 17th 79 78.5%
2024 61.88 26th 80 67.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.55 1st 116 99.1%
2019 97.75 1st 120 99.2%
2022 89.12 5th 120 95.8%
2023 94.53 1st 119 99.2%
2024 90.84 3rd 123 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Barret Traditional Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.84 6th 253 97.6%
2019 95.43 5th 266 98.1%
2021 89.01 16th 213 92.5%
2022 90.52 18th 314 94.3%
2023 86.50 27th 320 91.6%
2024 91.37 13th 316 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Sunday, June 24, 2018

Open Quote Best teachers. Give challenging but not to hard but not to easy. Very clean. Sets rules and follows by them. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, May 18, 2017

Open Quote Best school I've ever been to. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Barret Traditional Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 397 179 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1989 465 129 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1990 471 157 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1991 465 174 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1992 504 164 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1993 498 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1994 476 163 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1995 479 163 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1996 479 163 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1997 473 171 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 653
1998 479 172 4 2 0 n/a n/a 2 659
1999 453 185 9 1 0 n/a n/a 5 653
2000 459 183 9 3 0 n/a n/a 4 658
2001 454 184 8 5 0 n/a n/a 2 653
2002 458 180 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2003 458 180 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2004 458 191 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2005 463 177 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2006 442 191 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 647
2007 442 179 13 5 0 n/a n/a 8 647
2008 419 173 22 11 1 n/a n/a 12 638
2009 443 148 22 16 0 n/a n/a 5 634
2010 445 151 20 15 0 n/a n/a 11 642
2011 439 166 18 12 0 0 4 0 639
2012 422 179 16 17 0 0 7 0 641
2013 420 167 20 24 0 0 4 0 635
2014 430 156 19 25 0 0 9 0 639
2015 434 157 23 18 0 0 12 0 644
2016 440 148 21 19 0 0 15 0 643
2017 440 139 25 25 0 0 16 0 645
2018 434 136 26 34 0 0 14 0 644
2019 407 140 31 44 0 1 18 0 641
2020 367 170 35 40 0 1 24 0 637
2021 346 183 35 37 0 1 31 0 633
2022 331 178 49 35 1 2 37 0 633
2023 312 190 54 32 1 1 40 0 630
2024 283 207 55 38 1 1 46 0 631

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Barret Traditional Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 29.2 19.7 n/a
1989 594 29.2 20.3 n/a
1990 629 30.2 20.8 n/a
1991 639 29.5 21.6 n/a
1992 668 33.0 20.2 n/a
1993 661 32.0 20.7 n/a
1994 639 33.5 19.1 n/a
1995 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1996 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1997 653 32.0 20.4 12.6
1998 659 32.1 20.5 12.5
1999 653 32.6 20.0 21.3
2000 658 33.1 19.9 18
2001 653 33.5 19.5 15.1
2002 646 32.0 20.2 25.2
2003 646 32.0 20.2 25.2
2004 661 32.0 20.7 n/a
2005 654 32.0 20.4 n/a
2006 647 32.7 19.8 18.2
2007 647 34.0 19.0 19.7
2008 638 32.4 19.7 18.5
2009 634 31.7 20.0 19.1
2010 642 28.2 22.7 23.6
2011 639 31.0 20.6 23.9
2012 641 29.1 22.0 25
2013 635 30.0 21.1 25.5
2014 639 30.1 21.1 23.5
2015 644 31.0 20.7 23.9
2016 643 31.0 20.7 26.9
2017 645 31.1 20.7 25.1
2018 644 31.1 20.7 28.7
2019 641 31.6 20.2 27.8
2020 637 32.0 19.9 33.3
2021 633 32.0 19.7 32.7
2022 633 32.5 19.4 44.7
2023 630 34.0 18.5 39.4
2024 631 35.8 17.6 42.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Barret Traditional Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 576 29.2 19.7 n/a
1989 594 29.2 20.3 n/a
1990 629 30.2 20.8 n/a
1991 639 29.5 21.6 n/a
1992 668 33.0 20.2 n/a
1993 661 32.0 20.7 n/a
1994 639 33.5 19.1 n/a
1995 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1996 649 31.5 20.6 n/a
1997 653 32.0 20.4 12.6
1998 659 32.1 20.5 12.5
1999 653 32.6 20.0 21.3
2000 658 33.1 19.9 18
2001 653 33.5 19.5 15.1
2002 646 32.0 20.2 25.2
2003 646 32.0 20.2 25.2
2004 661 32.0 20.7 n/a
2005 654 32.0 20.4 n/a
2006 647 32.7 19.8 18.2
2007 647 34.0 19.0 19.7
2008 638 32.4 19.7 18.5
2009 634 31.7 20.0 19.1
2010 642 28.2 22.7 23.6
2011 639 31.0 20.6 23.9
2012 641 29.1 22.0 25
2013 635 30.0 21.1 25.5
2014 639 30.1 21.1 23.5
2015 644 31.0 20.7 23.9
2016 643 31.0 20.7 26.9
2017 645 31.1 20.7 25.1
2018 644 31.1 20.7 28.7
2019 641 31.6 20.2 27.8
2020 637 32.0 19.9 33.3
2021 633 32.0 19.7 32.7
2022 633 32.5 19.4 44.7
2023 630 34.0 18.5 39.4
2024 631 35.8 17.6 42.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Barret Traditional Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $429 (3.2%) $257 (1.9%) $686 (5.1%) $10,559 (79.2%) $1,328 (10.0%) $11,886 (89.2%) $13,327
2019 $475 (3.6%) $217 (1.7%) $692 (5.3%) $10,520 (80.2%) $1,242 (9.5%) $11,762 (89.6%) $13,122
2020 $447 (3.2%) $257 (1.8%) $704 (5.1%) $11,336 (81.6%) $1,167 (8.4%) $12,503 (90.0%) $13,892
2021 $592 (4.2%) $635 (4.5%) $1,227 (8.7%) $11,020 (78.6%) $1,173 (8.4%) $12,193 (87.0%) $14,023
2022 $1,937 (11.6%) $1,300 (7.8%) $3,237 (19.3%) $10,960 (65.4%) $1,289 (7.7%) $12,249 (73.1%) $16,754

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 327 Middle schools
 12.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students641630
 1.7%
African American140190
 35.7%
American Indian01
Asian3154
 74.2%
Hispanic4432
 27.3%
Pacific Islander11
White407312
 23.3%
Two or More Races1840
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.8%39.4%
 11.6%


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Barret Traditional Middle ranks 39th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Barret Traditional Middle are 45% White, 33% African American, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 631 students attended Barret Traditional Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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