Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Meridian School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Meridian School?
421 students attend Meridian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Meridian School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian School?
Meridian School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Meridian School offer ?
Meridian School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
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