Meridian Elementary School
Tel:
(217)764-5269
- Meridian Elementary School serves 507 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 27% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Meridian Elementary School's student population of 507 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 507 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Meridian Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meridian Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2114 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | n/a | 17% |
| White | 98% | 49% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meridian CUSD 15 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Meridian Elementary School is Meridian High School (6.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Meridian Middle School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Meridian Middle School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Macon Meridian Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 215 students
0.2 miles
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217)764-5269 0.2 6-8 215 - Stonington Stonington Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-3 | 99 students
5.2 miles
500 E North
Stonington, IL 62567
(217)325-3216 5.2 PK-3 99 - Macon Meridian High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 269 students
6.6 miles
Po Box 380
Macon, IL 62544
(217)764-5233 6.6 9-12 269 - Moweaqua Central A & M High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 246 students
7.2 miles
229 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217)768-3866 7.2 9-12 246 - Moweaqua Gregory Intermediate Magnet School
Grades: 3-5 | 158 students
7.2 miles
221 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217)768-3860 7.2 3-5 158
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