Barrett Traditional Middle School (BTMS) is a public middle school located on a historic campus in Crescent Hill. It serves sixth through eighth-grade students predominantly from the northeast region of Jefferson County. BTMS is located off Grinstead Road and serves approximately 630 students. The school ranks in the top 25% in reading and math on state standardized testing. Barrett offers more than 15 sports programs, including field hockey, basketball, cheerleading, and a dance team as well as other extra-curricular activities and clubs. Barrett Cares is a school-wide community support program that is designed to encourage students to broaden their understanding of community and learn empathy and compassion. The project has partnered with local groups like My Dog Eats First, Forgotten Louisville, and others. Barrett has a strong academic community focused on success for all students. BTMS considers itself a traditional school, however, it takes the best practices from both traditional and innovative educational methods. Barrett teachers, parents, and students overwhelmingly report being satisfied with the state of the school and the education it provides. Eighty-nine percent of all stakeholders recently surveyed reported being satisfied with the school. Additionally, 100% of teachers at BTMS have at least a master’s degree.
Barret Traditional Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
2561 Grinstead Dr,
Louisville, KY
Jefferson County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Tom Wortham
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
211:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
49.5%
Black
30.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.6%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic
5.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/18/2024
Great preparation, teachers and administration. Rigorous program to prepare for high school. This school provided a great experience for me.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/23/2024
This school hurt my child. Mentally and physically
8/22/2022
I had just graduated from Barret this year. I had seen that most of these reviews were from years ago, so I think it's nice to hear the opinion from someone who experienced the school more present time. To be honest, I didn't enjoy this school at all. If you're an intelligent kid who's trying to jus...
9/13/2019
This is my second daughter to go through BTMS. Both were/are involved in extracurricular activities. It has been a positive experience for the most part. Teachers need to work on communication with parents in a timely fashion. I have contacted teachers through email who do not respond.
7/31/2017
I have been at Barrett for 2 years now. This year I am going to be an eighth grader. This school has done a great job in educating the students and letting them have fun at the same time. My first year here has been tough but students will eventually learn how to deal with problems better and move o...
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About Crescent Hill
List Price Range
$142K - $958K
Homes For Sale
9
Average Home Value
$411,853
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
43%
Household Income
$111,115
% of College Grads
67.9%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
1,934 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
40.6%
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