Meridian Elementary School

3353 North Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meridian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Meridian Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Meridian Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#1260 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Meridian Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian Elementary School's ranking?
Meridian Elementary School is ranked #1260 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Meridian Elementary School often compared to?
Meridian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Siebert School, Beaverton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
530 students attend Meridian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Meridian Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Elementary School offer ?
Meridian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Elementary School part of?
Meridian Elementary School is part of Meridian Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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