Lexington Trad Magnet School

350 N Limestone St
Lexington, KY 40508
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 296 students in grades 6-8, Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Lexington Trad Magnet School's student population of 296 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Lexington Trad Magnet School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lexington Trad Magnet School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1090 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
38%
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29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lexington Trad Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
22%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
60%
11%
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White
17%
73%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Lexington Trad Magnet School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lexington Trad Magnet School's ranking?
Lexington Trad Magnet School is ranked #1090 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Lexington Trad Magnet School often compared to?
Lexington Trad Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crawford Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Lexington Trad Magnet School?
296 students attend Lexington Trad Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Lexington Trad Magnet School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lexington Trad Magnet School?
Lexington Trad Magnet School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lexington Trad Magnet School offer ?
Lexington Trad Magnet School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lexington Trad Magnet School part of?
Lexington Trad Magnet School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lexington Trad Magnet School located?
Lexington Trad Magnet School is located in the North Upper Street neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 1 other public schools located in North Upper Street.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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