Meridell serves 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
95 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
80%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meridell?
95 students attend Meridell.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Meridell students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridell?
Meridell has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridell offer ?
Meridell offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Meridell part of?
Meridell is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
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