BARRET TRADITIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Barret Traditional Middle School, located in the Cherokee Triangle neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a magnet school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. As a "Traditional" school, it is defined by a highly structured academic environment that emphasizes self-discipline, personal responsibility, and a rigorous, back-to-basics curriculum. The school maintains a clear code of conduct and uniform policy, designed to foster a professional atmosphere that prioritizes academic achievement and minimizes distractions.
Beyond its focus on discipline, Barret is well-regarded for its strong academic performance and its emphasis on parental involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and honors-level courses to challenge its diverse student body. Because of its specialized traditional model and reputation for excellence, admission to Barret is typically handled through the JCPS magnet application process, and it remains a popular choice for families seeking a structured, goal-oriented educational setting for their middle schoolers.
Louisville, KY 40206
(502) 485-8207
BARRET TRADITIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 644 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Jefferson County
- Total Students:
- 644
- Teachers:
- 31.1
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 644 students
- White
- 67.4%
- Black or African American
- 21.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.2%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.