Serving 78 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meridian Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Meridian, CA, encompassing approximately 25.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 6.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridian Elementary School's student population of 78 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
78 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meridian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6143 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 1993–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Elementary School's ranking?
Meridian Elementary School is ranked #6143 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
78 students attend Meridian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Meridian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Meridian Elementary School offer ?
Meridian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Meridian Elementary School part of?
Meridian Elementary School is part of Meridian Elementary School District.
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