Meridian

3900 S Mountain Rd
Mesa, AZ 85212

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Top 20%

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Serving 833 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 is 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 833 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
: 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 833 students has grown by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Meridian
Pre-K	39
Kind	122
1	107
2	120
3	111
4	119
5	100
6	115

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Total Students

833 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian
2023	791
2022	708
2021	680
2020	772
2019	772
2018	842
2017	842
2016	869
2015	982
2014	1,008
2013	997
2012	973
2011	945
2010	930
2009	904
2008	896
2007	864

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

53 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian
2023	48
2022	40
2021	39
2020	41
2019	41
2018	46
2017	46
2016	48
2015	50
2014	52
2013	52
2012	50
2011	49
2010	45
2009	50
2008	49
2007	45

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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 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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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Meridian
2022	#265
2021	#169
2019	#493
2018	#532
2017	#381
2016	#239
2015	#243
2014	#326
2013	#337
2012	#275
2011	#332

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59%

35%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2022	59%	35%	53%
2021	56%	32%	49%
2019	55%	45%	57%
2018	58%	45%	58%
2017	56%	42%	57%
2016	60%	39%	53%
2015	54%	38%	54%
2014	78%	63%	78%
2013	78%	63%	77%
2012	80%	63%	77%
2011	74%	62%	74%

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58%

40%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2022	58%	40%	56%
2021	65%	39%	52%
2019	62%	45%	59%
2018	53%	44%	58%
2017	59%	42%	56%
2016	63%	40%	53%
2015	63%	38%	52%
2014	90%	79%	89%
2013	89%	78%	89%
2012	89%	77%	88%
2011	89%	77%	87%

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45-49%

24%

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	16:1	17:1	18:1
2022	18:1	17:1	19:1
2021	17:1	17:1	17:1
2020	19:1	18:1	18:1
2019	19:1	18:1	18:1
2018	18:1	19:1	19:1
2017	18:1	19:1	19:1
2016	18:1	20:1	19:1
2015	20:1	20:1	19:1
2014	19:1	19:1	19:1
2013	19:1	19:1	19:1
2012	20:1	18:1	19:1
2011	19:1	19:1	18:1
2010	21:1	18:1	18:1
2009	18:1	18:1	17:1
2008	18:1	18:1	18:1
2007	19:1	18:1	18:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	2%
2011	1%	7%	2%
2009	1%	6%	1%
2008	1%	5%	1%
2007	1%	6%	1%
2006	1%	7%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	1%	3%	4%
2022	1%	3%	3%
2021	1%	3%	4%
2020	1%	3%	4%
2019	1%	3%	4%
2018	1%	3%	4%
2017	1%	3%	4%
2016	1%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	5%
2014	3%	3%	4%
2013	3%	3%	5%
2012	4%	3%	5%
2011	4%	3%	5%
2010	6%	3%	5%
2009	5%	3%	5%
2008	3%	3%	5%
2007	3%	3%	5%

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Hispanic

29%

48%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	27%	47%	28%
2022	28%	47%	28%
2021	30%	46%	27%
2020	24%	45%	24%
2019	24%	45%	24%
2018	23%	45%	23%
2017	23%	45%	23%
2016	22%	45%	22%
2015	21%	45%	21%
2014	19%	44%	20%
2013	18%	43%	19%
2012	18%	43%	18%
2011	16%	42%	18%
2010	16%	41%	17%
2009	16%	41%	17%
2008	17%	42%	17%
2007	17%	41%	16%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	3%	6%	3%
2022	3%	6%	3%
2021	3%	6%	3%
2020	4%	5%	3%
2019	4%	5%	3%
2018	4%	5%	3%
2017	4%	5%	3%
2016	3%	5%	3%
2015	3%	5%	3%
2014	3%	5%	4%
2013	4%	5%	4%
2012	4%	5%	4%
2011	5%	5%	4%
2010	5%	6%	5%
2009	5%	6%	5%
2008	4%	6%	5%
2007	4%	5%	4%

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White

63%

34%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	64%	35%	58%
2022	63%	35%	58%
2021	62%	36%	59%
2020	66%	38%	63%
2019	66%	38%	63%
2018	70%	38%	66%
2017	70%	38%	66%
2016	71%	39%	68%
2015	71%	40%	68%
2014	72%	41%	69%
2013	73%	42%	70%
2012	71%	42%	70%
2011	73%	42%	71%
2010	73%	44%	72%
2009	73%	44%	72%
2008	75%	44%	72%
2007	75%	45%	74%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	4%	4%	6%
2022	5%	4%	6%
2021	4%	4%	5%
2020	4%	3%	4%
2019	4%	3%	4%
2018	2%	3%	3%
2017	2%	3%	3%
2016	3%	3%	3%
2015	3%	2%	3%
2014	2%	2%	2%
2013	1%	2%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.52

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	0.52	0.65	0.59
2022	0.53	0.65	0.58
2021	0.53	0.66	0.57
2020	0.51	0.65	0.54
2019	0.51	0.65	0.54
2018	0.46	0.65	0.51
2017	0.46	0.65	0.51
2016	0.45	0.65	0.50
2015	0.45	0.64	0.49
2014	0.45	0.64	0.48
2013	0.45	0.64	0.48
2012	0.47	0.64	0.48
2011	0.44	0.65	0.46
2010	0.44	0.64	0.45
2009	0.44	0.64	0.45
2008	0.41	0.63	0.44
2007	0.40	0.63	0.43

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Eligible for

23%

40%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2007-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	16%	39%	19%
2022	9%	29%	11%
2021	28%	42%	22%
2020	21%	43%	19%
2019	21%	43%	19%
2018	22%	42%	21%
2017	22%	42%	21%
2012	12%	36%	13%
2011	21%	36%	20%
2010	15%	38%	16%
2009	18%	39%	16%
2008	14%	29%	13%
2007	12%	32%	11%

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Eligible for

10%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Meridian	Arizona	Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District
2023	7%	7%	7%
2021	6%	9%	6%
2020	6%	7%	6%
2019	6%	7%	6%
2018	5%	9%	5%
2017	5%	9%	5%
2012	6%	11%	4%
2011	8%	10%	6%
2010	9%	8%	7%
2009	7%	10%	6%
2008	8%	9%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?

833 students attend Meridian.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

63% of Meridian students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 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 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Meridian part of?

Meridian is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 833 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 37%
: Top 20%
: 59% (Top 20%)
: 58% (Top 20%)
: 45-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education