Meridian Middle School

861 Ten Mile Road
Lynden, WA 98264
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 382 students in grades 6-8, Meridian Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meridian Middle School's student population of 382 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
382 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Meridian Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Middle School is 0.57, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1571 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meridian Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meridian Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
7%
9%
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Hispanic
24%
26%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
61%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Meridian Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meridian Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian Middle School's ranking?
Meridian Middle School is ranked #1571 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meridian Middle School often compared to?
Meridian Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Meridian Middle School?
382 students attend Meridian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Meridian Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Meridian Middle School offer ?
Meridian Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meridian Middle School part of?
Meridian Middle School is part of Meridian School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 382 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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