Jefferson County Traditional Middle vs Meyzeek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kentucky, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson County Traditional Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
813 students
Meyzeek Middle
Louisville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
847 students
| Measure | Jefferson County Traditional Middle Louisville, Kentucky | Meyzeek Middle Louisville, Kentucky |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 217 | #40 of 217 |
| National rank | #3533 of 15,369 | #4114 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 813 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 813 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 60% |
| city | Louisville | Louisville |
| state | Kentucky | Kentucky |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 66.4).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Jefferson County Traditional Middle does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Meyzeek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 53.1%).
- •Meyzeek Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.5).
- •Meyzeek Middle is the larger school with 847 students compared with 813.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County Traditional Middle better than Meyzeek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson County Traditional Middle ranks higher (69.1 vs 66.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jefferson County Traditional Middle and Meyzeek Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Louisville and Louisville in Kentucky.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson County Traditional Middle: 813. Meyzeek Middle: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson County Traditional Middle and Meyzeek Middle rank in Kentucky?
Jefferson County Traditional Middle is 28th of 217 and Meyzeek Middle is 40th of 217 among middle schools in Kentucky on the 2025 Success Index (US).