Meyzeek Middle

828 South Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40203

930 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

930

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meyzeek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	51
Black	262
Asian	264
Two or More	56
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (31.4 %)
Asian
264 (28.4 %)
Black
262 (28.2 %)
Two or More
56 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
51 (5.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8299
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	930
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	411
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 310

Grade 7 327

Grade 8 293

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meyzeek Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	310
Grade 7	327
Grade 8	293

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meyzeek Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	361	38.8%
Male	569	61.2%

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