East Side Elementary School vs. Meridian Street Elementary School
Should you attend East Side Elementary School or Meridian Street Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
East Side Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Meridian Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, East Side Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 307 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Meridian Street Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
215 students
307 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#533 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#350 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
30
Kindergarten Students
43
59
Grade 1 Students
30
53
Grade 2 Students
28
44
Grade 3 Students
29
43
Grade 4 Students
23
39
Grade 5 Students
33
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
94%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
