Meridian Public Schools School District
Top Rankings
Meridian Public Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,314 students in Meridian Public Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Meridian Public Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,552 Schools
# Students
1,314 Students
1,402,793 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
81,445 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Meridian Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 854 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 855 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
# American Indian Students
1 Student
8,929 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
49,796 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
117,732 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
247,767 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,230 Students
912,175 Students
% White Students
94%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,201 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
41 Students
65,125 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
106
106,526
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
101,141
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
100,631
# Students in 3rd Grade:
97
100,684
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
102,076
# Students in 5th Grade:
84
101,704
# Students in 6th Grade:
99
104,266
# Students in 7th Grade:
83
107,731
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
112,321
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
119,122
# Students in 10th Grade:
97
116,106
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
113,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
152
113,297
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,981
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $14,589. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,238 is higher than the state median of $14,302. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$11 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$11 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,204
$14,589
Spending / Student
$22,238
$14,302
Best Meridian Public Schools School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Early College High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3353 North Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Junior High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3475 North Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Grades: 5-8
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,314 students.
What is the rank of Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District is ranked #353 out of 854 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian Public Schools School District?
94% of Meridian Public Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Meridian Public Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,238 is higher than the state median of $14,302. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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