Noe Middle

121 West Lee Street
Louisville, KY 40208

1,155 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Noe Middle School, located in the Old Louisville neighborhood, is a public magnet school within the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) district. Known for its strong emphasis on the arts and humanities, the school offers a specialized "Gifted and Talented" program alongside a rigorous academic curriculum. Its location in a historic area of Louisville provides students with a unique urban setting that often integrates local community resources and cultural opportunities into the educational experience.

Beyond its academic offerings, Noe Middle School is recognized for its diverse student body and a commitment to fostering creative expression. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including band, orchestra, visual arts, and various athletic programs, which encourage students to explore their interests outside of the classroom. With a focus on preparing students for high school and beyond, Noe maintains a reputation as a school that balances high academic standards with a supportive environment for personal and artistic growth.

1,155

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Noe Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	593
Hispanic	108
Black	276
Asian	106
Two or More	71
Pacific Islander	1

White
593 (51.3%)
Black
276 (23.9%)
Hispanic
108 (9.4%)
Asian
106 (9.2%)
Two or More
71 (6.1%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(502)485-8307
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,155
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	463
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 391

Grade 7 353

Grade 8 411

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Noe Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	391
Grade 7	353
Grade 8	411

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Noe Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	683	59.1%
Male	472	40.9%

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