Serving 1,078 students in grades 6-8, Meridian Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,078 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridian Middle School's student population of 1,078 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,078 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meridian Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#284 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
69%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Middle School's ranking?
Meridian Middle School is ranked #284 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Meridian Middle School often compared to?
Meridian Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Middle School, Sawtooth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Meridian Middle School?
1,078 students attend Meridian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Meridian Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
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?
Meridian Middle School is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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