For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,775 students in Meridian School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Meridian School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Washington public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
1,775 Students
1,081,849 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
63,220 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Meridian School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 300 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#153 out of 306 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)56%
61%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.68
# American Indian Students
16 Students
13,580 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
100 Students
92,008 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%
# Hispanic Students
366 Students
273,267 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
25%
# Black Students
17 Students
50,542 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,148 Students
539,033 Students
% White Students
65%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
14,335 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
120 Students
95,978 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
19,133
# Students in K Grade:
150
78,032
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
74,636
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
78,568
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
79,256
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
78,860
# Students in 5th Grade:
143
79,997
# Students in 6th Grade:
144
80,030
# Students in 7th Grade:
152
83,057
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
85,096
# Students in 9th Grade:
150
87,205
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
84,558
# Students in 11th Grade:
113
82,586
# Students in 12th Grade:
107
90,835
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,828 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,148. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,658 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,828
$19,148
Spending / Student
$14,658
$19,607
Best Meridian School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 497 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
861 Ten Mile Road
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 398-2291
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 398-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Grades: K-12
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Irene Reither Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Impact Re-engagement
Alternative School
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: 1-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian School District?
Meridian School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,775 students.
What is the rank of Meridian School District?
Meridian School District is ranked #215 out of 300 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2018-2019 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian School District?
65% of Meridian School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Meridian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,658 is less than the state median of $19,607. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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