Serving 182 students in grades 6-12, Meridian High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 182 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Meridian High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian High School?
The graduation rate of Meridian High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Meridian High School?
182 students attend Meridian High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Meridian High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian High School?
Meridian High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Meridian High School offer ?
Meridian High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Meridian High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 182 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
