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Jefferson County Public Schools

J. Graham Brown School

#4 in Best Public Middle Schools in Kentucky
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • K-12
  • Louisville, KY
  • 120 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    A-
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C+
  6. Health & Safety
    A-
  7. Administration
    B
  8. Sports
    B-
  9. Food
    B-
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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J. Graham Brown School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in Louisville, KY. It has 702 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 17 to 1. According to state test scores, 81% of students are at least proficient in math and 82% in reading.
Address
546 S 1st St
Louisville, KY 40202
Telephone
(502) 485-8216
Website
mybrownschool.org

J. Graham Brown School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
82%
Percent Proficient - Math
81%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
—
Average ACT
25
109 responses
AP Enrollment
77%
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Living in the Area
C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B-
  2. Good for Families
    C
  3. Housing
    D-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$16,473
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$192
National
$949
Median Home Value
$181,064
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
92%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
Poll
75%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 22 responses
Report
  • Homecoming, Pep rallies, Spring and Fall festivals
    45%
  • Earth Day
    9%
  • Founders Day
    9%
  • Music Concerts
    9%
  • Pops Concert / Silent Auction PTSA
    9%
  • Homecoming
    5%
  • Pep rallies
    5%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
702
Free or Reduced Lunch
27%
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.12 responses
92%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.12 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.12 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$62,771
Teachers in First/Second Year
0%
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.17 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.17 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.17 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
C+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$12,905/ year
National
$12,239
63%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.19 responses
26%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.19 responses
53%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.19 responses
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J. Graham Brown School Reviews

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Brown is the best! I came in middle school and have stayed through my senior year. The teachers and faculty are just simply amazing with what they do, and have prepared me to move on to college next fall very well. The only thing I might want changed, is better funding for the athletic teams and art program.
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I loved Brown School, but like all schools there are problems. The academics were top notch whilst the textbooks and facilities were not. There is mold on the ceilings in the bathroom, textbooks are falling apart/out-of-date, and faucets often to not work. I know this sounds contradictory - with me loving Brown school - but overall I loved the school because of the people. The administration is like apart of the class I've been with for 8 years and the relationships I've made, I wouldn't trade them for anything.
The school is different from many other schools in my opinion. The teachers and staff there are much more relaxed and willing to help then any other teachers I have been taught by and while they do try to make school and our work life a little easier for each of us, students are constantly challenged to do our best and our workload from classes is not very easy for sure. Students here are all there to learn and do their work when they are assigned something but, the only issue is that Brown is a diverse school with students who all have different ethnic backgrounds and have lived different lives up to that point, so if you plan to come to Brown school, keep a level head and listen to other students and teachers rather then scoff at whatever they intend to say.