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Meridian High School

1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964

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Tel: (618) 342-6778

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Meridian High School serves 150 students in grades 9-12.

Meridian High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois 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 Illinois state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 150 students
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Meridian High School's student population of 150 students has grown by 29% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

150 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Meridian High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Meridian High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (IL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2958 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

28%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

32%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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15:1

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American Indian

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Asian

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Hispanic

27%

Black

57%

17%

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White

33%

47%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.56

0.68

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Graduation Rate

(17-18)

≥80%

87%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

72%

44%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meridian High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Meridian Community Unit School District 101

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian High School's ranking?

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

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

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Meridian High School?

The graduation rate of Meridian High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.

How many students attend Meridian High School?

150 students attend Meridian High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Meridian High School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What grades does Meridian High School offer ?

Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Meridian High School part of?

Meridian High School is part of Meridian Community Unit School District 101.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 150 students
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education