Lexington Trad Magnet School

350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 308 students in grades 6-8, Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Lexington Trad Magnet School's student population of 308 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington Trad Magnet School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KY)
#1107 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
30%
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29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
57%
11%
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White
22%
74%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.61
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lexington Trad Magnet School's ranking?
Lexington Trad Magnet School is ranked #1107 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lexington Trad Magnet School often compared to?
Lexington Trad Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crawford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Lexington Trad Magnet School?
308 students attend Lexington Trad Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Lexington Trad Magnet School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington Trad Magnet School?
Lexington Trad Magnet School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lexington Trad Magnet School offer ?
Lexington Trad Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lexington Trad Magnet School part of?
Lexington Trad Magnet School is part of Fayette County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 308 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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