Jefferson County Traditional Middle

813 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson County Traditional Middle School (JCTMS), located in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a specialized magnet school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school operates under a "Traditional" academic model, which emphasizes a structured, disciplined environment, a rigorous curriculum, and high behavioral expectations. The program is designed for families who prioritize a structured classroom setting, traditional teaching methods, and a strong partnership between the school and parents.

Beyond its focus on academics, JCTMS is known for its commitment to student leadership and character development. The school utilizes a uniform policy to foster a sense of equality and professional focus among the student body. Because of its popularity and specific mission, enrollment is typically managed through the JCPS magnet school application process, and the school consistently maintains a reputation for high academic performance and a cohesive school culture centered on preparation for high school success.

813

Total Students

44.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	325
Hispanic	74
Black	331
Asian	21
Two or More	61
American Indian	1

Black
331 (40.7%)
White
325 (40.0%)
Hispanic
74 (9.1%)
Two or More
61 (7.5%)
Asian
21 (2.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8272
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	813
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 272

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 280

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	272
Grade 7	261
Grade 8	280

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	408	50.2%
Male	405	49.8%

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