Carrithers Middle

583 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Carrithers Middle School, located at 4320 Billtown Road in Louisville, Kentucky, serves as a public middle school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. The school is situated in the southeastern part of the city and is known for its commitment to providing a structured educational environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students during their middle school years.

The school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, featuring core subjects alongside various elective opportunities. Carrithers places a strong emphasis on community involvement and extracurricular engagement, encouraging students to participate in sports, arts, and academic clubs to foster a well-rounded school experience. As part of the broader JCPS network, the school utilizes district-wide resources and initiatives to support student growth and maintain a focus on preparing young learners for future success.

583

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carrithers Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	107
Black	188
Asian	13
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	2

White
229 (39.3 %)
Black
188 (32.2 %)
Hispanic
107 (18.4 %)
Two or More
44 (7.5 %)
Asian
13 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8224
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	331
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 204

Grade 8 191

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carrithers Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	188
Grade 7	204
Grade 8	191

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carrithers Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	309	53%
Male	274	47%

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