Meridian Street Elementary School vs. East Side Elementary School
Should you attend Meridian Street Elementary School or East Side 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
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
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
307 students
215 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#533 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
30
29
Kindergarten Students
59
43
Grade 1 Students
53
30
Grade 2 Students
44
28
Grade 3 Students
43
29
Grade 4 Students
39
23
Grade 5 Students
39
33
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
