Serving 246 students in grades 6-7, Grace M. James Of Excellence 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 26% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 6-7
- Enrollment: 246 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grace M. James Of Excellence's student population of 246 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grace M. James Of Excellence 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 Grace M. James Of Excellence is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#781 out of 1230 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
81%
11%
White
6%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grace M. James Of Excellence's ranking?
Grace M. James Of Excellence is ranked #781 out of 1,230 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).
How many students attend Grace M. James Of Excellence?
246 students attend Grace M. James Of Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Grace M. James Of Excellence students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grace M. James Of Excellence?
Grace M. James Of Excellence has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grace M. James Of Excellence offer ?
Grace M. James Of Excellence offers enrollment in grades 6-7 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grace M. James Of Excellence part of?
Grace M. James Of Excellence is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Grace M. James Of Excellence located?
Grace M. James Of Excellence is located in the Russell neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 3 other public schools located in Russell.
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