Barret Traditional Middle

2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206

579 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Barret Traditional Middle School, located in the Cherokee Triangle neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a magnet school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. As a "Traditional" school, it is defined by a highly structured academic environment that emphasizes self-discipline, personal responsibility, and a rigorous, back-to-basics curriculum. The school maintains a clear code of conduct and uniform policy, designed to foster a professional atmosphere that prioritizes academic achievement and minimizes distractions.

Beyond its focus on discipline, Barret is well-regarded for its strong academic performance and its emphasis on parental involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and honors-level courses to challenge its diverse student body. Because of its specialized traditional model and reputation for excellence, admission to Barret is typically handled through the JCPS magnet application process, and it remains a popular choice for families seeking a structured, goal-oriented educational setting for their middle schoolers.

579

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barret Traditional Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	37
Black	195
Asian	45
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
257 (44.4%)
Black
195 (33.7%)
Asian
45 (7.8%)
Two or More
44 (7.6%)
Hispanic
37 (6.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8207
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 205

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 194

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Barret Traditional Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	205
Grade 7	180
Grade 8	194

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Barret Traditional Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	46.3%
Male	311	53.7%

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