Serving 794 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meridiana Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 794 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridiana Elementary School's student population of 794 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
794 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Rankings
Meridiana Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridiana Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2468 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
6%
Hispanic
25%
54%
Black
45%
13%
White
14%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridiana Elementary School's ranking?
Meridiana Elementary School is ranked #2468 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Meridiana Elementary School?
794 students attend Meridiana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Meridiana Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridiana Elementary School?
Meridiana Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridiana Elementary School offer ?
Meridiana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Meridiana Elementary School part of?
Meridiana Elementary School is part of Alvin Independent School District.
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