Meridian Middle School
Tel:
(208)855-4225
- Meridian Middle School serves 1,015 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 53% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 52%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Meridian Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Meridian Middle School's student population of 1,015 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,015 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Meridian Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Meridian Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
| Overall School Rank | #387 out of 656 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 18% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 77% | 76% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Meridian Middle School is Meridian High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Crossroads Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Meridian Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Meridian Meridian Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 447 students
0.5 miles
1035 Northwest 1st Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208)855-4335 0.5 PK-5 447 - Meridian Meridian High School Grades: 9-12 | 1660 students
0.7 miles
1900 West Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208)350-4160 0.7 9-12 1660 - Meridian Ada Professional-technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
0.8 miles
1900 West Pine
Meridian, ID 83642
(208)855-4198 0.8 10-12 n/a - Meridian Barbara Morgan Stem Academy Grades: K-5 | 447 students
0.8 miles
1825 Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208)855-4430 0.8 K-5 447 - Meridian Compass Public Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 551 students
1.0 miles
2511 West Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208)855-2802 1.0 PK-6 551
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