Meridian Special Programs

214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Meridian Special Programs serves 25 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Meridian Special Programs's student population of 25 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

The diversity score of Meridian Special Programs is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (WA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
0.45
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Meridian Special Programs?
25 students attend Meridian Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Meridian Special Programs students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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