Serving 15 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Western Day Treatment ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 15 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in KY
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Western Day Treatment ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
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Western Day Treatment's student population of 15 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
15 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
Western Day Treatment ranks within the top 30% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Western Day Treatment is 0.68, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#298 out of 1267 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
27%
11%
White
47%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
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Western Day Treatment is ranked #298 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Western Day Treatment?
15 students attend Western Day Treatment.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Western Day Treatment students are White, 27% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 13% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Day Treatment?
Western Day Treatment has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Western Day Treatment offer ?
Western Day Treatment offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Western Day Treatment part of?
Western Day Treatment is part of Jefferson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Day Treatment located?
Western Day Treatment is located in the Algonquin neighborhood of Louisville, KY. There are 1 other public schools located in Algonquin.
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