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Meridian Middle School

1507 West 8th Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,078 students in grades 6-8, Meridian Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in ID
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Meridian Middle School's student population of 1,078 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,078 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Meridian Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ID)
#284 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
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41%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meridian Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meridian Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Meridian Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meridian Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
22%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meridian Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
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White
69%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Meridian Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meridian Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meridian Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Middle School's ranking?
Meridian Middle School is ranked #284 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Meridian Middle School often compared to?
Meridian Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Middle School, Sawtooth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Meridian Middle School?
1,078 students attend Meridian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Meridian Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Middle School offer ?
Meridian Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Meridian Middle School part of?
Meridian Middle School is part of Joint School District No. 2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,078 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 57% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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