How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highland Middle | Jefferson County Traditional Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Louisville, KY | Louisville, KY |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 639 | 813 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.1% | 47.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Highland Middle | Jefferson County Traditional Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,189 | $18,189 |
| District | Jefferson County Public Schools | Jefferson County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Highland Middle | Jefferson County Traditional Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 40.0% |
| African American | 22.4% | 40.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% | 9.1% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 7.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highland Middle | Jefferson County Traditional Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 268:1 | 437:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.1% | 18.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 203 | 47 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.