Meridianville Middle School ranked #412 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #189 in 2019, reflecting a downward trend in state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Reading proficiency was 62%, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency was 25%, lower than the state average of 30%; science proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 680 students in 2022 to 724 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 51%, indicating stable diversity at this Berkeley Heights public middle school.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 1,058 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 in the latest full reporting year.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Meridianville Middle School serves the northern part of Hazel Green, AL, with an attendance zone covering approximately 99.5 square miles. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, and the furthest edge of the zone is about 9.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridianville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Meridianville Middle School's student population of 1,100 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,100 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Meridianville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridianville Middle School is 0.67, 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
#412 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
47%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridianville Middle School's ranking?
Meridianville Middle School is ranked #412 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Meridianville Middle School often compared to?
Meridianville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckhorn Middle School, Sparkman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Meridianville Middle School?
1,100 students attend Meridianville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Meridianville Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridianville Middle School?
Meridianville Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridianville Middle School offer ?
Meridianville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridianville Middle School part of?
Meridianville Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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