Meridian Elementary School
Tel:
(530)696-2604
- Meridian Elementary School serves 78 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Meridian Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Meridian Elementary School's student population of 78 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 78 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Meridian Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meridian Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #8219 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11-19% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 59% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 34% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meridian Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Meridian Elementary School is California Prep Sutter 8-12 (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is California Prep Sutter 8-12 (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is California Prep Sutter K-7 (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Meridian California Prep Sutter 8-12 Charter School
Grades: 8-12 | 87 students
0.1 miles
15898 Central St.
Meridian, CA 95957
(310)527-1741 0.1 8-12 87 - Meridian California Prep Sutter K-7 Charter School
Grades: K-7 | 83 students
0.1 miles
15898 Central St.
Meridian, CA 95957
(424)289-8100 0.1 K-7 83 - Grimes Grand Island Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 57 students
5.1 miles
551 Leven St.
Grimes, CA 95950
(530)437-2416 5.1 K-5 57 - Meridian Winship Community Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 25 students
6.7 miles
4305 S. Meridian Rd.
Meridian, CA 95957
(626)932-1802 6.7 K-8 25 - Colusa James M. Burchfield Primary Grades: K-3 | 455 students
6.9 miles
400 Fremont St.
Colusa, CA 95932
(530)458-5853 6.9 K-3 455
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