For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 659 students in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in Crescent Hill are Barret Traditional Middle School and St. Joseph Children's Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 Grinstead Drive
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
St. Joseph Children's Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2823 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 893-0241
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville, KY include Barret Traditional Middle School and St. Joseph Children's Home.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Crescent Hill, Louisville public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% 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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