Meridian Special Programs serves 26 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Meridian Special Programs covers the entire Bellingham school district, encompassing approximately 38 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridian Special Programs's student population of 26 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Meridian Special Programs is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
47%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Meridian Special Programs?
26 students attend Meridian Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Meridian Special Programs students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Meridian Special Programs offer ?
Meridian Special Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Special Programs part of?
Meridian Special Programs is part of Meridian School District.
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