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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Grace M. James Academy of Excellence — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Louisville, Kentucky|Jefferson County

Louisville, KY 40203

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Girls Varsity Soccer vs Newcomer AcademyEvent

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Oct

Tue

Girls JV Volleyball vs Atherton High SchoolEvent

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Tue

Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Atherton High SchoolEvent

Game time and location. Updates automatically if rescheduled.

Oct

Wed

Girls Varsity Soccer @ Valley High SchoolEvent

Sport: SoccerLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Valley High SchoolSubsite: Football Stadium

Oct

Fri

Girls JV Volleyball @ Jeffersontown High SchoolEvent

Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls JVTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Jeffersontown High SchoolSubsite: Main Gym

Oct

Fri

Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Jeffersontown High SchoolEvent

Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Jeffersontown High SchoolSubsite: Main 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

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Girls Varsity Soccer vs Newcomer Academy

Sport: SoccerLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: W.E.B. DuBois AcademySubsite: Default Facility

Event

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Girls JV Volleyball vs Atherton High School

Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls JVTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace James Academy Subsite: Gym

Event

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Atherton High School

Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace James Academy Subsite: 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	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Girls Varsity Soccer vs Newcomer Academy Sport: SoccerLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: W.E.B. DuBois AcademySubsite: Default Facility	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Girls JV Volleyball vs Atherton High School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls JVTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace James Academy Subsite: Gym	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Atherton High School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace James Academy Subsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Girls Varsity Soccer @ Valley High School Sport: SoccerLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Valley High SchoolSubsite: Football Stadium	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Girls JV Volleyball @ Jeffersontown High School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls JVTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Jeffersontown High SchoolSubsite: Main Gym	Event	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Jeffersontown High School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Jeffersontown High SchoolSubsite: Main Gym	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Cloverport High School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: CloverportSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Girls JV Volleyball vs Western High School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls JVTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace James Academy Subsite: Gym	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Girls Varsity Volleyball vs Western High School Sport: VolleyballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Grace James Academy Subsite: 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	—
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	—
Thu, Dec 10, 2026	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Valley High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Valley High SchoolSubsite: Main Gym	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Presentation Academy Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Presentation Academy AACSubsite: Gym	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Girls Varsity Basketball @ Doss High School Sport: BasketballLevel: Girls VarsityTeam: Grace James High SchoolSite: Doss High 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	—
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	—
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	—