Lexington Trad Magnet School

296 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lexington Traditional Magnet School (LTMS), located in the heart of downtown Lexington at 350 N Limestone St, is a unique public middle school known for its structured academic environment and emphasis on traditional educational values. As a magnet program, it draws a diverse student body from across the Fayette County Public Schools district, prioritizing a disciplined approach to learning that includes a mandatory uniform policy and a focus on character development alongside rigorous core coursework.

Beyond its academic structure, LTMS is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular offerings and its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community. The school provides a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student clubs, allowing students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. By maintaining high expectations for student behavior and achievement, the school aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the transition to high school with a foundation rooted in consistency, accountability, and academic excellence.

296

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lexington Trad Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	38
Black	178
Asian	3
Two or More	26

Black
178 (60.1 %)
White
51 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
38 (12.8 %)
Two or More
26 (8.8 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3192
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	219
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 99

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 104

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lexington Trad Magnet School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	99
Grade 7	93
Grade 8	104

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lexington Trad Magnet School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	50.3%
Male	147	49.7%

Middle School 6th - 8th

Edythe Jones Hayes Middle School

Fayette County

1,081 Students

260 Richardson Place
Lexington, KY 40509 (6.5 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 8th