Serving 665 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School For The Arts 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 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Western Middle serves the northwest part of Louisville, KY, covering an area of approximately 0.2 square miles, with most families typically driving 5-10 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 1.4 miles, extending up to 1.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Western Middle School For The Arts's student population of 665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
665 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Western Middle School For The Arts 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 Western Middle School For The Arts is 0.63, 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
#987 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.4%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Western Middle School For The Arts's ranking?
Western Middle School For The Arts is ranked #987 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Western Middle School For The Arts often compared to?
Western Middle School For The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Westport Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Western Middle School For The Arts?
665 students attend Western Middle School For The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Western Middle School For The Arts students are Black, 34% of students are White, 9% 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 Western Middle School For The Arts?
Western Middle School For The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Middle School For The Arts offer ?
Western Middle School For The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Western Middle School For The Arts part of?
Western Middle School For The Arts is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Middle School For The Arts located?
Western Middle School For The Arts is located in the Portland neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 2 other public schools located in Portland.
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