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East Side Elementary School vs. Meridian Street Elementary School

Should you attend East Side Elementary School or Meridian Street Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
East Side Elementary School
936 E National
Brazil, IN 47834
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Meridian Street Elementary School
410 N Meridian
Brazil, IN 47834
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

East Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)

Meridian Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Side Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meridian Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
215 students
307 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meridian Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Side Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meridian Street Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East Side Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meridian Street Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East Side Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clay Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Street Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clay Community Schools School District and the state of Indiana, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#533 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
#350 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Side Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meridian Street Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 20% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in IN)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in IN)
50-54%
(Top 30% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-59%
(Top 30% in IN)
30-39%
(Top 50% in IN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East Side Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridian Street Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East Side Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meridian Street Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
30
Kindergarten Students
43
59
Grade 1 Students
30
53
Grade 2 Students
28
44
Grade 3 Students
29
43
Grade 4 Students
23
39
Grade 5 Students
33
39

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meridian Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meridian Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meridian Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
94%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meridian Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East Side Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meridian Street Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clay Community Schools School District and in Indiana, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of East Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meridian Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meridian Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East Side Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meridian Street Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clay Community Schools School District and Indiana, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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