Meridian Middle School
Rating
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(217) 764-3367
Meridian Middle School serves 253 students in grades 6-8.
Meridian Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Meridian Middle School's student population of 253 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 253 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Rankings
Meridian Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Meridian Middle School is 0.06, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1760 out of 3655 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 97% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Meridian CUSD 15 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Meridian Middle School is Meridian High School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Garfield Montessori School (12.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meridian Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Blue Mound Meridian Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 522 students10
0.2 miles
Po Box 350
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535 0.2 PK-5 522 - Stonington Stonington Elementary School Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-3 | 87 students10
5.0 miles
500 E North
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216 5 PK-3 87 - Macon Meridian High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 263 students10
6.6 miles
Po Box 380
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233 6.6 9-12 263 - Moweaqua Central A & M High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 218 students10
7.1 miles
229 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3866 7.1 9-12 218 - Moweaqua Gregory Intermediate Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 142 students10
7.1 miles
221 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860 7.1 3-5 142
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