Meridian Elementary School

3353 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Meridian Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Meridian Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1271 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Meridian Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Meridian Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
92%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Meridian Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Meridian Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Meridian Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Meridian Elementary School's ranking?
Meridian Elementary School is ranked #1271 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Meridian Elementary School often compared to?
Meridian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Siebert Elementary School, Beaverton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
543 students attend Meridian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Meridian Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Elementary School offer ?
Meridian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Elementary School part of?
Meridian Elementary School is part of Meridian School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 543 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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