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 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,334 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,540 Schools
# Students
1,334 Students
1,394,596 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
82,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Meridian Public Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 850 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 95% has increased from 80-89% 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
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.55
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,802 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
49,232 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
120,541 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
245,941 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,238 Students
900,679 Students
% White Students
93%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,210 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
46 Students
68,190 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
117
114,598
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
98,757
# Students in 2nd Grade:
112
100,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
91
100,648
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
100,558
# Students in 5th Grade:
92
102,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
101,953
# Students in 7th Grade:
107
104,180
# Students in 8th Grade:
83
107,358
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
121,519
# Students in 10th Grade:
99
114,888
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
109,042
# Students in 12th Grade:
131
114,025
# Ungraded Students:
-
4,048
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,357 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,267. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,265 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,357
$18,267
Spending / Student
$17,265
$17,461
Best Meridian Public Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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
| 436 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
| 530 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
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,334 students.
What is the rank of Meridian Public Schools School District?
Meridian Public Schools School District is ranked #350 out of 850 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian Public Schools School District?
93% of Meridian Public Schools School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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 $17,265 is less than the state median of $17,461. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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