Meridian

3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 791 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meridian ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 791 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Meridian ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

School Overview

Meridian's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
791 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Meridian ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#265 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meridian and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meridian and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
27%
47%
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Black
3%
6%
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White
64%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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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 Arizona.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Meridian and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meridian and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meridian and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian's ranking?
Meridian is ranked #265 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Meridian?
791 students attend Meridian.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Meridian students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian?
Meridian has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian offer ?
Meridian offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Meridian part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 791 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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