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Meridian Elementary School

15898 Central St.
Meridian, CA 95957

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Meridian Elementary School serves 63 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Meridian Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 63 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Meridian Elementary School's student population of 63 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

63 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Meridian Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Meridian Elementary School is 0.56, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2774 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Meridian Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

34%

This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-49%

49%

This chart display 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 California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Meridian Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

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12%

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Hispanic

49%

56%

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Black

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White

45%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Meridian Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

70%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

12%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Meridian Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian Elementary School's ranking?

Meridian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% 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 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?

63 students attend Meridian Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of Meridian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 6% 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 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 63 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education