Serving 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Meridian Elementary School's student population of 112 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
112 students
![This chart displays total students of Meridian Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Meridian Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-mWMkUk.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Meridian Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Elementary School is 0.10, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Meridian Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Meridian Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-fCQouq.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
![This chart displays 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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays 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 Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-0pYDAl.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-h5jVjC.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-uv50bw.png)
Hispanic
4%
21%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-zT8vQR.png)
Black
n/a
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-Iyx2Cx.png)
White
95%
64%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-bcJSSFw.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-Iyx2Dn.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meridian Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meridian Elementary School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-KpdLUU.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Nebraska.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-bnPYKt7.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Meridian Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Meridian Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nebraska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/50000/49709/meridian-elementary-school-chart-mWMkTT.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Elementary School's ranking?
Meridian Elementary School is ranked #411 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
112 students attend Meridian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Meridian Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meridian Elementary School offer ?
Meridian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Meridian Elementary School part of?
Meridian Elementary School is part of Meridian Public Schools School District.
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