Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

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Grace M. James Academy of Excellence is a public magnet middle school in Louisville, Kentucky, serving 361 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 141 out of 159 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Kentucky middle schools, with proficiency rates well below the district and state averages in subjects like mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's mathematics proficiency rate was 21-25%, compared to 24-27% for Jefferson County and 37-42% for the state. The school's performance has remained relatively stagnant over the past three years. However, the school stands out for its strong performance for African American students, ranking in the top 30% of Kentucky middle schools for this subgroup.

While Grace M. James Academy of Excellence faces significant academic challenges, it is located in close proximity to several higher-performing magnet schools, such as Barret Traditional Middle, Meyzeek Middle, and Noe Middle. These schools consistently rank in the top 25% of Kentucky middle schools and have significantly higher academic proficiency rates across various subjects. The proximity of these higher-performing schools presents opportunities for Grace M. James Academy of Excellence to explore collaborative efforts, share resources, and learn from their best practices.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1615 West Broadway
       Louisville, KY  40203


(502) 485-8123

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
236th of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

African American:
79.8%
Two or more races:
7.2%
White:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Compare Details Grace M. James Academy of Excellence ranks worse than 72.8% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.56. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Grace M. James Academy of Excellence 236th of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Grace M. James Academy of Excellence 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 Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

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Rank History for all students at Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.88 224th 327 31.5%
2024 29.56 236th 324 27.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.47 139th 310 55.2%
2023 44.12 167th 309 46.0%
2024 35.65 209th 311 32.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.61 239th 299 20.1%
2023 25.85 231st 295 21.7%
2024 23.45 244th 300 18.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 71.96 20th 84 76.2%
2023 70.29 22nd 79 72.2%
2024 63.73 24th 80 70.0%
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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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Enrollment information for Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 11 115 3 7 0 0 13 0 149
2022 15 200 1 10 0 0 20 0 246
2023 23 288 5 18 0 1 26 0 361

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 Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 149 8.4 17.7 56.4
2022 246 15.8 15.5 65.4
2023 361 22.0 16.4 64.3

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 Grace M. James Academy of Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 149 8.4 17.7 56.4
2022 246 15.8 15.5 65.4
2023 361 22.0 16.4 64.3

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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In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Grace M. James Academy of Excellence.

Students at Grace M. James Academy of Excellence are 80% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence ranks 236th of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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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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