Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meridian Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Meridian, TX, covering an area of approximately 144.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.7 miles to the zone edge and the furthest edge being 16.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridian Elementary School's student population of 170 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Yellow Jackets
School Rankings
Meridian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5798 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Elementary School's ranking?
Meridian Elementary School is ranked #5798 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Meridian Elementary School often compared to?
Meridian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Elementary School, Clifton Elementary School, Kopperl School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
170 students attend Meridian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Meridian Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridian Elementary School offer ?
Meridian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meridian Elementary School part of?
Meridian Elementary School is part of Meridian Independent School District.
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