Serving 545 students in grades 6-8, Carrithers Middle 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 16% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carrithers Middle School serves the eastern part of its school district in Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 33.4 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 10-12 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 14 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carrithers Middle School's student population of 545 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We believe in continuous improvement and learning by doing.
School Rankings
Carrithers Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrithers Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1170 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
39%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.2%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrithers Middle School's ranking?
Carrithers Middle School is ranked #1170 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Carrithers Middle School often compared to?
Carrithers Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ramsey Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Carrithers Middle School?
545 students attend Carrithers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Carrithers Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carrithers Middle School?
Carrithers Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carrithers Middle School offer ?
Carrithers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Carrithers Middle School part of?
Carrithers Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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