Serving 202 students in grades 6-8, Meridian Middle School ranks in the bottom 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% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 202 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Meridian Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Meridian Middle School is ranked #1753 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Meridian Middle School?
202 students attend Meridian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Meridian Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 202 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
