For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 246 students in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY.
The top-ranked public middle school in Russell is Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% 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 Russell, Louisville, KY (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1615 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Louisville, KY 40203
(502) 485-8123
Gr: 6-9 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville, KY include Grace M. James Academy Of Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville?
1 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville?
the neighborhood of Russell, Louisville public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% 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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