Jesse L Anderson Elementary School vs. Meridian Elementary School
Should you attend Jesse L Anderson Elementary School or Meridian 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
Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Meridian Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jesse L Anderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meridian Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
617 students
326 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#400 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
-
Grade 1 Students
105
-
Grade 2 Students
99
-
Grade 3 Students
91
113
Grade 4 Students
117
104
Grade 5 Students
99
109
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
87%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
