Johnson Traditional Middle

516 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Johnson Traditional Middle School, located in the Park Hill neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a specialized magnet school within the Jefferson County Public School district. As a "Traditional" school, it adheres to a structured academic environment characterized by a strong emphasis on consistent discipline, traditional instructional methods, and a rigorous, back-to-basics curriculum. The school maintains a uniform dress code and places a high premium on parent involvement, requiring families to sign a contract pledging support for the school’s specific behavioral and academic expectations.

The school is designed for students who thrive in a highly structured, teacher-led classroom setting. By focusing on core academic subjects and fostering a culture of high expectations, Johnson Traditional aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond. While its location serves the local community, the school attracts students from across the district who are seeking a disciplined educational experience that prioritizes academic achievement and a formalized student code of conduct.

516

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Johnson Traditional Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	41
Black	336
Asian	21
Two or More	29
Pacific Islander	1

Black
336 (65.1%)
White
88 (17.1%)
Hispanic
41 (7.9%)
Two or More
29 (5.6%)
Asian
21 (4.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)485-8277
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	369
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 159

Grade 7 151

Grade 8 206

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Johnson Traditional Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	159
Grade 7	151
Grade 8	206

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Johnson Traditional Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	235	45.5%
Male	281	54.5%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)