Serving 668 students in grades 4-5, Meridian School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 668 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Meridian School is 0.53, 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.
What schools are Meridian School often compared to?
Meridian Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Groves Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Meridian School?
668 students attend Meridian School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Meridian School students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian School?
Meridian School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 4-5
Enrollment: 668 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
