Jesse L Anderson Elementary School vs. Meridian Elementary School
Should I attend Jesse L Anderson Elementary School or Meridian Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Meridian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
550 students
380 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#360 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
61%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
117
-
Grade 1 Students
80
-
Grade 2 Students
106
-
Grade 3 Students
88
112
Grade 4 Students
78
136
Grade 5 Students
81
132
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
87%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%