Meridian Street Elementary School vs. Jackson Township Elementary School
Should I attend Meridian Street Elementary School or Jackson Township 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
Meridian Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Jackson Township Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
Serving 278 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meridian Street Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jackson Township Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
278 students
276 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#146 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
-
Kindergarten Students
45
45
Grade 1 Students
50
52
Grade 2 Students
38
45
Grade 3 Students
38
47
Grade 4 Students
45
43
Grade 5 Students
33
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
1%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
92%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%