Serving 359 students in grades 6-8, Meridian Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Meridian Middle School's student population of 359 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
359 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meridian Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1571 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
60%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Middle School's ranking?
Meridian Middle School is ranked #1571 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Meridian Middle School often compared to?
Meridian Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynden Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Meridian Middle School?
359 students attend Meridian Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Meridian Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
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 Meridian School District.
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