Meridian Public Schools School District

3361 North Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657-9161
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Meridian Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,334 students in Meridian Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Meridian Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,334 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Meridian Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MI)
#345 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Meridian Public Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meridian Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meridian Public Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Meridian Public Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,238 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
117
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,357 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,265 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart display total revenue of Meridian Public Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart display total spending of Meridian Public Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,357
$18,267
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Meridian Public Schools  School District and median value from average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,265
$17,461
This chart display average spending per public school student in Meridian Public Schools  School District and median value from average spending per public school student of all school districts in MI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Meridian Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Early College High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3353 North Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Junior High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3475 North Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Grades: 5-8
| 368 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,334 students.
What is the rank of Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District is ranked #350 out of 850 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian Public Schools School District?
93% of Meridian Public Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Meridian Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,265 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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