Top Rankings
Meridian 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,362 students in Meridian 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
1,362 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Meridian School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#375 out of 866 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
# American Indian Students
n/a
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
4%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
1,265 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
93%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
132
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
106
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
117
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
76
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,910 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,041
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,910
$17,693
Best Meridian School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3353 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 563 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Early College High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3475 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian School District?
Meridian School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,362 students.
What is the rank of Meridian School District?
Meridian School District is ranked #380 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 School District?
93% of Meridian School District students are White, 4% 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 School District?
Meridian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Meridian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,910 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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