Serving 206 students in grades 6-12, Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Meridian High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Mounds, IL, covering approximately 98.6 square miles. Families typically live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest point being 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridian High School's student population of 206 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
206 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Home of the Bobcats
School Rankings
Meridian High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2811 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
29%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
54%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian High School's ranking?
Meridian High School is ranked #2811 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Meridian High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Meridian High School?
206 students attend Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Meridian High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meridian High School offer ?
Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Meridian High School part of?
Meridian High School is part of Meridian CUSD 101 School District.
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