Meridian
Meridian serves 819 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Meridian placed in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Meridian's student population of 819 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 819 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Meridian is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,111 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Meridian is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #532 out of 2111 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 66% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 21% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gilbert Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Meridian is Desert Ridge High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Desert Ridge Junior High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ala Mesa (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chandler Ala Mesa Charter School
Math: 65% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 473 students10
1.1 miles
4507 S. Mountain Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 420-2110 1.1 K-6 473 - Chandler Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa Charter School
1.2 miles
10707 E. Guadalupe Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85286
(480) 240-5438 1.2 n/a n/a - Mesa Desert Ridge Junior High School Math: 43% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 1,234 student10
1.9 miles
10211 E. Madero Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85209
(480) 497-3300 1.9 7-8 1,234 - Mesa Gateway Polytechnic Academy Math: 56% | Reading: 51%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-8 | 888 students10
1.9 miles
5149 S. Signal Butte Rd.
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 987-5935 1.9 PK-8 888 - Mesa Desert Ridge High School Math: 58% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 8-12 | 2,626 students10
2.1 miles
10045 E Madero Ave
Mesa, AZ 85212
(480) 497-3300 2.1 8-12 2,626
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