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Meridian CUSD 101 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 448 students in Meridian CUSD 101 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Meridian CUSD 101 School District have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,386 Schools
# Students
448 Students
1,867,247 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
134,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Meridian CUSD 101 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 918 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 50-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#903 out of 926 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
32%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.68
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,748 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
100,579 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
506,853 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
27%
# Black Students
237 Students
308,140 Students
% Black Students
53%
17%
# White Students
161 Students
868,645 Students
% White Students
36%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,861 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
76,347 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
71,078
# Students in K Grade:
34
124,988
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
127,117
# Students in 2nd Grade:
26
127,748
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
127,544
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
129,636
# Students in 5th Grade:
22
133,910
# Students in 6th Grade:
28
135,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
141,129
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
145,775
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
157,172
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
149,262
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
146,253
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
149,901
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,442 is higher than the state median of $22,162. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,645 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,442
$22,162
Spending / Student
$23,645
$21,409
Best Meridian CUSD 101 School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Grades: 9-12
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Grades: PK-8
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian CUSD 101 School District?
Meridian CUSD 101 School District manages 2 public schools serving 448 students.
What is the rank of Meridian CUSD 101 School District?
Meridian CUSD 101 School District is ranked #906 out of 918 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian CUSD 101 School District?
53% of Meridian CUSD 101 School District students are Black, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian CUSD 101 School District?
Meridian CUSD 101 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Meridian CUSD 101 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,645 is higher than the state median of $21,409. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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