Serving 833 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Meridian ranks in the top 20% 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 59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 833 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Meridian's student population of 833 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
833 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meridian ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
63%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
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 #265 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Meridian?
833 students attend Meridian.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Meridian students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian?
Meridian has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower 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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