For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,590 students in 40212, KY.
The top ranked public middle schools in 40212, KY are Western Middle School For The Arts and The Academy Shawnee. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 40212 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Kentucky public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 40212, KY have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Kentucky public middle school average of 26% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 40212, KY Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Middle School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8345
Grades: 6-8
| 618 students
Rank: #22.
The Academy Shawnee
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Herman Street
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Louisville, KY 40212
(502) 485-8326
Grades: 6-12
| 972 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 40212, KY?
The top ranked public middle schools in 40212, KY include Western Middle School For The Arts and The Academy Shawnee.
How many public middle schools are located in 40212?
2 public middle schools are located in 40212.
What is the racial composition of students in 40212?
40212 public middle schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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