What grades does Grace M. James Academy of Excellence serve?

As a Middle school, Grace M. James Academy of Excellence serves students in Louisville, KY. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Grace M. James Academy of Excellence located?

You can find Grace M. James Academy of Excellence in Louisville, KY.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace M. James Academy of Excellence?

At Grace M. James Academy of Excellence, there are approximately 14.6 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Louisville, KY?

Grace M. James Academy of Excellence is among the schools serving Louisville, KY. The school is part of the local school system.

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Louisville, KY 40203

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Upcoming Events

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Girls 6th Basketball @ Echo Trail Middle SchoolEvent

Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Echo Trail Middle SchoolSubsite: Default Facility

Nov

Wed

Girls 8th Basketball @ Echo Trail Middle SchoolEvent

Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 8thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Echo Trail Middle SchoolSubsite: Default Facility

Nov

Wed

Girls 6th Basketball vs Crosby Middle SchoolEvent

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Nov

Wed

Girls 8th Basketball vs Crosby Middle SchoolEvent

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Nov

Wed

Girls 6th Basketball @ Moore High SchoolEvent

Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Moore High SchoolSubsite: Gym

Nov

Wed

Girls 8th Basketball @ Moore High SchoolEvent

Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 8thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Moore High SchoolSubsite: Gym

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School Profile

Grades

6–9

Enrollment

424

Student:Teacher

14.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

Jefferson County

Econ. Disadvantaged

61.3%

Phone

(502)485-8123

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45-49%

Math Proficiency

6-9%

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

94 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 25.9:1

Worse than average in KY

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

582

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,200

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,686

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,891

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 16%State 36%Local 48%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$273,855

+2.5% 1yr+29.5% 5yr

Louisville, KY metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.6%

Below 150% poverty line

5.3%

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Uninsured residents

8.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

13,604

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

12,273

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Other Health Impairment

2,906 (24%)

Autism

1,850 (15%)

Specific Learning Disability

1,826 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,721 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

1,706 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

579 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

440

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 4, 2026

Girls 6th Basketball @ Echo Trail Middle School

Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Echo Trail Middle SchoolSubsite: Default Facility

Event

Wed, Nov 4, 2026

Girls 8th Basketball @ Echo Trail Middle School

Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 8thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Echo Trail Middle SchoolSubsite: Default Facility

Event

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Girls 6th Basketball vs Crosby Middle School

Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Jefferson County. Grace M. James Academy of Excellence follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	CERT TestingDistrict-wide Stay focused and do your best!	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	CERT TestingDistrict-wide Stay focused and do your best!	exam	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	CERT TestingDistrict-wide Stay focused and do your best!	exam	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	CERT TestingDistrict-wide Stay focused and do your best!	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	George Unseld Early Childhood FRC Advisory Council MeetingDistrict-wide Contact jasmine.brooks@jefferson.kyschools.us for meeting details.	half_day	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball @ Echo Trail Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Echo Trail Middle SchoolSubsite: Default Facility	Event	—
Wed, Nov 4, 2026	Girls 8th Basketball @ Echo Trail Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 8thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Echo Trail Middle SchoolSubsite: Default Facility	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball vs Crosby Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Girls 8th Basketball vs Crosby Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 8thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball @ Moore High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Moore High SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Nov 18, 2026	Girls 8th Basketball @ Moore High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 8thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Moore High SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball @ Frederick Law Olmsted Academy- South Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Iroquois High SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Girls Varsity Basketball vs The Academy @ Shawnee Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: W.E.B. DuBois AcademySubsite: Large Gym	Event	—
Wed, Dec 2, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball vs Jefferson County Traditional Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Fri, Dec 4, 2026	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Francis Parker School of Louisville Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Francis Parker School of Louisville- Goshen CampusSubsite: Francis Parker Goshen- Gym	Event	—
Tue, Dec 8, 2026	Girls Varsity Basketball vs Brown High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: W.E.B. DuBois AcademySubsite: Large Gym	Event	—
Wed, Dec 9, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball vs Newburg Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Valley High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Valley High SchoolSubsite: Main Gym	Event	—
Tue, Dec 15, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball vs Noe Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Girls 6th Basketball @ Stuart Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Stuart Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym 1	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Presentation Academy Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Presentation Academy AACSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Girls 6th Basketball vs Highland Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle SchoolSubsite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle School	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Doss High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Doss High SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Tue, Jan 12, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Christian Academy-Louisville High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Christian Academy-LouisvilleSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	Girls 6th Basketball @ Thomas Jefferson Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Girls JV Basketball @ Butler High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls JVTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Butler High SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Butler High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Butler High SchoolSubsite: Main Gym	Event	—
Tue, Jan 19, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Seneca High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Seneca High SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Jan 20, 2027	Girls 6th Basketball vs T. T. Knight Middle School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls 6thTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace M James Academy of Excellence Middle SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball vs Jeffersontown High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: W.E.B. DuBois AcademySubsite: Large Gym	Event	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Eastern High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Eastern High SchoolSubsite: Large Gym	Event	—
Tue, Feb 2, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Southern High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Southern High SchoolSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Fri, Feb 5, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball vs Whitefield Academy Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: W.E.B. DuBois AcademySubsite: Large Gym	Event	—
Tue, Feb 9, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball vs Fairdale High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: W.E.B. DuBois AcademySubsite: Large Gym	Event	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Louisville Collegiate School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Louisville CollegiateSubsite: Lannert Center	Event	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Girls Varsity Softball vs Presentation Academy Sport: SoftballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Shawnee ParkSubsite: Harmony Field	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Girls Varsity Softball vs Waggener High School Sport: SoftballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Shawnee ParkSubsite: Harmony Field	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	Girls Varsity Softball vs Valley High School Sport: SoftballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Shawnee ParkSubsite: Harmony Field	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Girls Varsity Softball @ Valley High School Sport: SoftballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Valley High SchoolSubsite: Softball Diamond	Event	—