For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,039 students in 40216, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40216, KY are Farnsley Middle School and Waller-williams Environmental. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40216 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40216, KY have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40216, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farnsley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Lees Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8242
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #22.
Waller-williams Environmental
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2415 Rockford Lane
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Louisville, KY 40216
(502) 485-8314
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40216, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40216, KY include Farnsley Middle School and Waller-williams Environmental.
How many public middle schools are located in 40216?
2 public middle schools are located in 40216.
What is the racial composition of students in 40216?
40216 public middle schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle schools average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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