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#496 of 1,284 schools in KY
Top 39% in state
Meyzeek Middle
Middle School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
828 South Jackson Street, Louisville, KY 40203
- Math 43% proficient (2025)
- Reading 45% proficient (2025)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meyzeek Middle score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2020, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meyzeek Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$31,430
Median home value
$179,300
Median rent
$828/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
24.7%
Poverty rate
39.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #26 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meyzeek Middle is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meyzeek Middle
Meyzeek Middle is a public middle school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 896 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meyzeek Middle
What grades does Meyzeek Middle serve?
Meyzeek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Meyzeek Middle?
Meyzeek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 896 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meyzeek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Meyzeek Middle is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meyzeek Middle rank in KY?
Meyzeek Middle ranks #496 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Meyzeek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Meyzeek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Meyzeek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meyzeek Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Meyzeek Middle a charter school?
No, Meyzeek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meyzeek Middle a Title I school?
No, Meyzeek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meyzeek Middle?
44.0% of students at Meyzeek Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 896
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8299
- Area population (ZIP 40203)
- 17,540
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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