Serving 708 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meridian ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Meridian's student population of 708 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
708 students
![This chart display total students of Meridian by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display total students of Meridian by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/126000/125779/meridian-chart-mWYCA4.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
![This chart display the total teachers of Meridian by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the total teachers of Meridian by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/126000/125779/meridian-chart-BanMt5.png)
Students by Grade
![This chart display the students of Meridian by grade. This chart display the students of Meridian by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/126000/125779/meridian-chart-b4581MT.png)
School Rankings
Meridian ranks within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 1854 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Meridian, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Meridian, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/126000/125779/meridian-chart-byX0loU.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
32%
![This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meridian and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data. This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meridian and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/126000/125779/meridian-chart-bxgIfKf.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
39%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
![This chart display the student teacher ratio of Meridian and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the student teacher ratio of Meridian and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/126000/125779/meridian-chart-baUlb7L.png)
American Indian
n/a
5%
![This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Meridian and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data. This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Meridian and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/126000/125779/meridian-chart-hyQwde.png)
Asian
1%
3%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Meridian and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Meridian and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/126000/125779/meridian-chart-bnRjElD.png)
Hispanic
28%
47%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Meridian and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Meridian and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/126000/125779/meridian-chart-qEyNDn.png)
Black
3%
6%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Meridian and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Meridian and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/126000/125779/meridian-chart-b2EQwsT.png)
White
63%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meridian. This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meridian.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/126000/125779/meridian-chart-T5uF6x.png)
![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AZ.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/126000/125779/meridian-chart-REC9ZY.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Meridian and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Meridian and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/126000/125779/meridian-chart-bvqaarv.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
9%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian's ranking?
Meridian is ranked #169 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Meridian?
708 students attend Meridian.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Meridian students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian?
Meridian has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian offer ?
Meridian offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Meridian part of?
Meridian is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
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