For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,903 students in Meridian School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Meridian School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,566 Schools
# Students
1,903 Students
1,102,146 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Meridian School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#195 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
# American Indian Students
11 Students
14,078 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
116 Students
97,776 Students
% Asian Students
6%
9%
# Hispanic Students
419 Students
284,937 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
26%
# Black Students
18 Students
52,279 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,202 Students
529,041 Students
% White Students
63%
48%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
15,944 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
2%
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
97,439 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
24,937
# Students in K Grade:
163
76,570
# Students in 1st Grade:
158
77,991
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
81,918
# Students in 3rd Grade:
141
78,358
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
81,181
# Students in 5th Grade:
129
81,842
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
80,681
# Students in 7th Grade:
154
81,501
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
82,250
# Students in 9th Grade:
155
86,778
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
88,758
# Students in 11th Grade:
143
87,587
# Students in 12th Grade:
135
91,794
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,672 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,764
$18,796
Spending / Student
$13,672
$19,246
Best Meridian School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
861 Ten Mile Road
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 398-2291
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 398-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Irene Reither Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Impact Re-engagement
Alternative School
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Grades: PK
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian School District?
Meridian School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,903 students.
What is the rank of Meridian School District?
Meridian School District is ranked #192 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian School District?
63% of Meridian School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian School District?
Meridian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Meridian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,672 is less than the state median of $19,246. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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