Meyzeek Middle School in Louisville, Kentucky on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Meyzeek Middle School is an urban public school in Louisville, Kentucky that is part of Jefferson County Public Schools. It serves 857 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.6:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

857 Students

55 Teachers

828 S Jackson St

Louisville, KY 40203 View local requests

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Meyzeek Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Cole

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Meyzeek Middle School Demographics

44%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

66%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Meyzeek Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 4, 2025

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