Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)75%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Meridian School?
421 students attend Meridian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Meridian School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian School?
Meridian School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meridian School offer ?
Meridian School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Meridian School part of?
Meridian School is part of Butler Area School District.
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