MEYZEEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Meyzeek Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Louisville, KY with about 1,109 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Meyzeek Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Meyzeek Middle School, located in the Smoketown neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky, is a distinguished magnet school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its specialized focus on the Mathematics, Science, and Technology (MST) magnet program. This program is designed to provide high-achieving students with an enriched curriculum that emphasizes hands-on learning, advanced problem-solving skills, and a deep exploration of STEM subjects, preparing them for competitive high school programs and beyond.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Meyzeek is known for its diverse student body and a strong emphasis on community engagement. The school strives to foster a supportive learning culture through various extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. By balancing academic excellence with a commitment to student development, Meyzeek Middle School has established itself as a key institution in the Louisville community, consistently prioritizing innovation and equity in education.

For more information, contact Meyzeek Middle at (502) 485-8299 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203
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MEYZEEK MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Louisville, KY with about 1,109 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Kentucky

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
1,109
Teachers:
55.31
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,109 students

White
42.8%
Black or African American
31.2%
Asian
18.3%
Two or more races
4.6%
Hispanic/Latino
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
42.2%
Male
57.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.