Meridian Elementary School vs. Sangamon Valley Primary School
Should I attend Meridian Elementary School or Sangamon Valley Primary 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
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Top Rankings
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Sangamon Valley Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Overview
Serving 442 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 154 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Sangamon Valley Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
442 students
154 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 3663 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
77
51
Kindergarten Students
52
30
Grade 1 Students
67
38
Grade 2 Students
62
35
Grade 3 Students
65
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Grade 4 Students
61
-
Grade 5 Students
58
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
93%
91%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
11%