Meridian Junior High School

3475 North Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades 5-8, Meridian Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meridian Junior High School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Meridian Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Junior High School is 0.12, 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)
#1902 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
36%
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45%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
94%
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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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian Junior High School's ranking?
Meridian Junior High School is ranked #1902 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Meridian Junior High School?
368 students attend Meridian Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Meridian Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Junior High School?
Meridian Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Junior High School offer ?
Meridian Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Junior High School part of?
Meridian Junior High School is part of Meridian Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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