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Grace M. James Academy of Excellence
PublicMiddleGrades 6–10Alternative Education School
1615 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203 · (502) 485-8123 · Part of Jefferson County School District
Students
440
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
65%
Setting
City
Grades
6–10
What stands out about Grace M. James Academy of Excellence
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 6 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 195.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 29.7%
Reading / language arts47%
State average 41.3%
Location
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1615 West Broadway, Louisville
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6115
Grade 799
Grade 8104
Grade 939
Grade 1083
Enrollment over time
149’20
246’21
361’22
424’23
440’24
Up 195.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 79%Two or more races 8%White 6%Hispanic 5%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.