Meyzeek Middle

Summary:

Meyzeek Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Louisville, Kentucky, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 930 students. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a strong track record of academic excellence.

Meyzeek Middle has a long history of outstanding academic performance, consistently outperforming the Jefferson County and Kentucky state averages in proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 61st out of 324 Kentucky middle schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, a slight decline from its previous 5-star ratings. Meyzeek Middle's performance is particularly impressive in core subjects like Mathematics and Reading, where its proficiency rates significantly exceed the district and state averages.

While Meyzeek Middle's overall academic excellence is undisputed, the school's diverse student population also highlights some equity considerations. The school ranks among the top in the state for Asian students and English Language Learner students, but its performance for African American students and students with low socioeconomic status is relatively lower, indicating a need for targeted interventions. When compared to nearby middle schools in the Jefferson County district, such as Barret Traditional Middle, Noe Middle, and Jefferson County Traditional Middle, Meyzeek Middle consistently outperforms these schools across various metrics, solidifying its position as a standout institution within the district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 828 South Jackson Street
       Louisville, KY  40203


(502) 485-8299

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
61st of 324 Kentucky Middle Schools


Feeder schools for Meyzeek Middle:

Elementary:    Breckinridge-Franklin Elementary
    Shelby Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  930

Racial breakdown:

White:
31.4%
Asian:
28.4%
African American:
28.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Compare Details Meyzeek Middle ranks better than 81.2% of middle schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meyzeek Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Meyzeek Middle 61st of 324 Kentucky public middle schools. (See Meyzeek Middle in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 141st of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meyzeek Middle

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Rank History for all students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 58.79 111th 284 60.9%
2008 57.73 114th 287 60.3%
2009 52.43 137th 289 52.6%
2010 50.87 156th 299 47.8%
2011 46.32 183rd 304 39.8%
2012 75.18 49th 319 84.6%
2013 80.52 33rd 335 90.1%
2014 79.42 36th 335 89.3%
2015 82.65 29th 337 91.4%
2016 78.24 32nd 331 90.3%
2017 76.14 45th 330 86.4%
2018 75.11 54th 322 83.2%
2019 74.69 55th 335 83.6%
2021 87.34 17th 282 94.0%
2022 87.58 18th 320 94.4%
2023 82.88 33rd 327 89.9%
2024 73.31 61st 324 81.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.81 47th 85 44.7%
2019 55.83 36th 87 58.6%
2022 66.02 20th 98 79.6%
2023 63.32 25th 95 73.7%
2024 67.89 23rd 99 76.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.47 1st 9 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.09 50th 294 83.0%
2023 36.42 73rd 124 41.1%
2024 32.79 82nd 130 36.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.07 188th 285 34.0%
2019 30.55 230th 303 24.1%
2021 20.88 193rd 224 13.8%
2022 35.11 209th 310 32.6%
2023 24.28 246th 309 20.4%
2024 25.40 250th 311 19.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 24.89 46th 58 20.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.98 102nd 290 64.8%
2019 61.91 98th 299 67.2%
2021 78.30 26th 233 88.8%
2022 71.65 52nd 299 82.6%
2023 69.26 63rd 295 78.6%
2024 56.12 112th 300 62.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.06 65th 219 70.3%
2019 36.92 132nd 226 41.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.26 9th 62 85.5%
2024 79.41 3rd 9 66.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.97 20th 293 93.2%
2019 81.98 28th 303 90.8%
2021 90.30 8th 222 96.4%
2022 92.59 10th 304 96.7%
2023 88.12 19th 307 93.8%
2024 81.12 28th 304 90.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.53 2nd 35 94.3%
2019 93.01 1st 23 95.7%
2021 89.13 1st 3 66.7%
2022 92.98 1st 23 95.7%
2023 94.40 1st 24 95.8%
2024 94.42 1st 25 96.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.53 59th 96 38.5%
2019 38.27 64th 96 33.3%
2022 26.50 61st 84 27.4%
2023 20.47 64th 79 19.0%
2024 12.68 75th 80 6.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.16 11th 116 90.5%
2019 64.92 29th 120 75.8%
2022 72.24 22nd 120 81.7%
2023 69.51 28th 119 76.5%
2024 51.09 54th 123 56.1%
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Rank History for White students at Meyzeek Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.46 15th 253 94.1%
2019 88.31 15th 266 94.4%
2021 96.40 3rd 213 98.6%
2022 92.75 13th 314 95.9%
2023 89.33 20th 320 93.8%
2024 85.18 26th 316 91.8%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, November 19, 2012

Open Quote I believe that Meyzeek is the best Middle school in Jefferson County. Great teachers and administration, excellent extracurricular activities, and challenging curriculum. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Meyzeek Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 611 312 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 927
1989 647 300 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 953
1990 716 296 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1020
1991 788 329 4 37 1 n/a n/a 0 1159
1992 824 446 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1284
1993 824 443 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1286
1994 822 483 17 4 2 n/a n/a 0 1328
1995 832 373 37 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1249
1996 832 373 37 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1249
1997 784 447 37 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1278
1998 825 467 39 6 1 n/a n/a 19 1357
1999 720 467 35 7 0 n/a n/a 13 1242
2000 639 454 34 6 1 n/a n/a 15 1149
2001 590 444 43 2 4 n/a n/a 35 1118
2002 624 464 70 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1165
2003 624 464 70 6 1 n/a n/a 0 1165
2004 585 462 73 7 2 n/a n/a 0 1129
2005 564 474 77 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1120
2006 561 442 94 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1105
2007 445 468 120 13 0 n/a n/a 33 1079
2008 455 445 108 15 1 n/a n/a 41 1065
2009 459 441 114 15 0 n/a n/a 41 1070
2010 480 395 119 16 1 n/a n/a 49 1060
2011 459 373 121 12 2 3 22 0 992
2012 523 396 140 23 2 1 33 0 1118
2013 529 363 153 26 5 4 35 0 1115
2014 529 366 178 31 4 1 31 0 1140
2015 510 365 186 29 2 4 26 0 1122
2016 500 339 185 36 3 3 29 0 1095
2017 510 341 193 34 4 4 43 0 1129
2018 475 346 203 32 2 0 51 0 1109
2019 454 355 216 27 0 0 60 0 1112
2020 423 330 227 32 1 2 63 0 1078
2021 383 321 251 43 2 2 60 0 1062
2022 353 261 270 48 4 2 52 0 990
2023 292 262 264 51 4 1 56 0 930

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meyzeek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 927 52.0 17.8 n/a
1989 953 62.0 15.3 n/a
1990 1020 58.1 17.5 n/a
1991 1159 64.4 17.9 n/a
1992 1284 67.5 19.0 n/a
1993 1286 67.4 19.1 n/a
1994 1328 69.4 19.1 n/a
1995 1249 69.9 17.9 n/a
1996 1249 69.9 17.9 n/a
1997 1278 67.4 19.0 46.8
1998 1357 63.2 21.5 42.6
1999 1242 58.7 21.2 45
2000 1149 57.8 19.9 46.8
2001 1118 56.3 19.9 50.6
2002 1165 62.0 18.8 82.3
2003 1165 62.0 18.8 82.3
2004 1129 64.0 17.6 n/a
2005 1120 60.0 18.7 n/a
2006 1105 60.0 18.4 57.5
2007 1079 61.0 17.7 53
2008 1065 58.7 18.1 53.6
2009 1070 59.7 17.9 56.4
2010 1060 46.7 22.7 55.5
2011 992 58.7 16.8 52.5
2012 1118 58.7 19.0 47.6
2013 1115 61.7 18.0 43.4
2014 1140 58.5 19.4 44.6
2015 1122 59.0 19.0 44.3
2016 1095 57.0 19.2 46.4
2017 1129 54.3 20.7 42.7
2018 1109 55.3 20.0 49.3
2019 1112 52.8 21.0 43.8
2020 1078 51.8 20.8 42.7
2021 1062 51.6 20.5 41.1
2022 990 49.3 20.0 44
2023 930 48.8 19.0 42.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meyzeek Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 927 52.0 17.8 n/a
1989 953 62.0 15.3 n/a
1990 1020 58.1 17.5 n/a
1991 1159 64.4 17.9 n/a
1992 1284 67.5 19.0 n/a
1993 1286 67.4 19.1 n/a
1994 1328 69.4 19.1 n/a
1995 1249 69.9 17.9 n/a
1996 1249 69.9 17.9 n/a
1997 1278 67.4 19.0 46.8
1998 1357 63.2 21.5 42.6
1999 1242 58.7 21.2 45
2000 1149 57.8 19.9 46.8
2001 1118 56.3 19.9 50.6
2002 1165 62.0 18.8 82.3
2003 1165 62.0 18.8 82.3
2004 1129 64.0 17.6 n/a
2005 1120 60.0 18.7 n/a
2006 1105 60.0 18.4 57.5
2007 1079 61.0 17.7 53
2008 1065 58.7 18.1 53.6
2009 1070 59.7 17.9 56.4
2010 1060 46.7 22.7 55.5
2011 992 58.7 16.8 52.5
2012 1118 58.7 19.0 47.6
2013 1115 61.7 18.0 43.4
2014 1140 58.5 19.4 44.6
2015 1122 59.0 19.0 44.3
2016 1095 57.0 19.2 46.4
2017 1129 54.3 20.7 42.7
2018 1109 55.3 20.0 49.3
2019 1112 52.8 21.0 43.8
2020 1078 51.8 20.8 42.7
2021 1062 51.6 20.5 41.1
2022 990 49.3 20.0 44
2023 930 48.8 19.0 42.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meyzeek Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $622 (4.7%) $334 (2.5%) $956 (7.3%) $9,659 (73.7%) $1,386 (10.6%) $11,045 (84.3%) $13,105
2019 $691 (5.0%) $290 (2.1%) $981 (7.2%) $9,790 (71.5%) $1,203 (8.8%) $10,993 (80.3%) $13,692
2020 $683 (5.2%) $306 (2.3%) $989 (7.5%) $10,163 (77.2%) $1,161 (8.8%) $11,324 (86.1%) $13,158
2021 $905 (6.9%) $614 (4.7%) $1,519 (11.6%) $9,822 (75.0%) $1,120 (8.6%) $10,942 (83.6%) $13,088
2022 $2,128 (13.2%) $1,217 (7.6%) $3,345 (20.8%) $10,005 (62.1%) $1,348 (8.4%) $11,353 (70.5%) $16,099

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
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Impact of COVID-19 on Meyzeek Middle

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 335 Middle schoolsRanks 33rd of 327 Middle schools
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1112930
 16.4%
African American355262
 26.2%
American Indian04
Asian216264
 22.2%
Hispanic2751
 88.9%
Pacific Islander01
White454292
 35.7%
Two or More Races6056
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.8%42.4%
 1.4%


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Meyzeek Middle ranks 61st of 324 Kentucky middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Meyzeek Middle are 31% White, 28% Asian, 28% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 930 students attended Meyzeek Middle.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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