Meridian Middle School

1507 West 8th Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,092 students in grades 6-8, Meridian Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,092 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meridian Middle School's student population of 1,092 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,092 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Meridian Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Middle School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#285 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
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38%
40%
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58%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
20%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
72%
74%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian Middle School's ranking?
Meridian Middle School is ranked #285 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Meridian Middle School often compared to?
Meridian Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Middle School, Sawtooth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Meridian Middle School?
1,092 students attend Meridian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Meridian Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Middle School offer ?
Meridian Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meridian Middle School part of?
Meridian Middle School is part of Joint School District No. 2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,092 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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