Foster Traditional Academy vs Johnson Traditional Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kentucky, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Traditional Academy
Louisville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
Johnson Traditional Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
516 students
| Measure | Foster Traditional Academy Louisville, Kentucky | Johnson Traditional Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #678 of 707 | #179 of 217 |
| National rank | #43003 of 50,301 | #8890 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 317 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 40% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Johnson Traditional Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.2 vs 22.9).
- •Johnson Traditional Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 16%).
- •Johnson Traditional Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 30%).
- •Johnson Traditional Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 84.5%).
- •Foster Traditional Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 19.8).
- •Johnson Traditional Middle is the larger school with 516 students compared with 317.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foster Traditional Academy better than Johnson Traditional Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Johnson Traditional Middle ranks higher (44.2 vs 22.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foster Traditional Academy and Johnson Traditional Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Traditional Academy: 317. Johnson Traditional Middle: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Traditional Academy and Johnson Traditional Middle rank in Kentucky?
Foster Traditional Academy is 678th of 707 and Johnson Traditional Middle is 179th of 217 among elementary schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).