Western Day Treatment

Q: What is Western Day Treatment's ranking?

Western Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

Q: What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

Q: How many students attend Western Day Treatment?

22 students attend Western Day Treatment.

Q: What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Western Day Treatment students are Black, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

Q: What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Day Treatment?

Western Day Treatment has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

Q: What grades does Western Day Treatment offer ?

Western Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

Q: What school district is Western Day Treatment part of?

Western Day Treatment is part of Jefferson County School District.

1900 South Seventh Street
Louisville, KY 40208

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Top 20%

Tel: (502) 485-7351

www.jefferson.kyschools.us

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Western Day Treatment serves 22 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Western Day Treatment placed in the top 20% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 30%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 25% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 22 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in KY
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Western Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Western Day Treatment's student population of 22 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.

School Type

Alternative school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

22 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Western Day Treatment is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,230 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Western Day Treatment is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KY)

Overall Testing Rank

#134 out of 1230 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

30%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

<50%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

15:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

Black

59%

11%

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White

32%

75%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.55

0.43

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Eligible for Free Lunch

77%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

13%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Western Day Treatment and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Jefferson County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Western Day Treatment's ranking?

Western Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KY state average).

How many students attend Western Day Treatment?

22 students attend Western Day Treatment.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Western Day Treatment students are Black, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Day Treatment?

Western Day Treatment has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.

What grades does Western Day Treatment offer ?

Western Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Western Day Treatment part of?

Western Day Treatment is part of Jefferson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Alternative school
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 22 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 68%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: <50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: <50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education