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Meridian Elementary

Summary:

Meridian Elementary is a public elementary school in Meridian, Texas, serving around 170 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Meridian Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 820 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meridian Elementary's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 21.05% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 48.85%. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 956 out of 4,320 Texas elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 4,262 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. Compared to the nearby Clifton Elementary, which is part of the Clifton ISD (ranked 253 out of 968 in Texas), Meridian Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower across all grade levels and subjects.

Meridian Elementary has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (77.06% in 2022-2023). Despite spending more per student than the nearby Clifton Elementary, Meridian Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower, raising questions about the effective allocation and utilization of resources within the school. Addressing the challenges facing Meridian Elementary, such as declining academic performance, socioeconomic factors, and resource allocation, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 550 Cr 2515
       Meridian, TX  76665-0349

(254) 435-2731

District: Meridian Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4262nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,524 Help


Students who attend Meridian Elementary usually attend:

High:    Meridian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  162

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
Hispanic:
37.0%
African American:
6.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meridian Elementary ranks worse than 91.2% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Hispanic (37%), African American (6.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Elementary is $14,524.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meridian Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Elementary 4262nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Meridian Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Meridian Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Independent School District (Isd) 820th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.25 910th 3465 73.7%
2005 75.44 677th 3475 80.5%
2006 82.07 298th 3476 91.4%
2007 76.14 688th 3724 81.5%
2008 59.59 1678th 3768 55.5%
2009 55.56 1948th 3884 49.8%
2010 81.35 386th 3937 90.2%
2011 81.04 423rd 4095 89.7%
2012 81.07 601st 4206 85.7%
2013 79.99 654th 4221 84.5%
2014 75.68 930th 4260 78.2%
2015 76.04 956th 4320 77.9%
2016 57.83 1901st 4286 55.6%
2017 56.29 1653rd 4329 61.8%
2018 53.98 1785th 4359 59.1%
2019 50.17 2035th 4479 54.6%
2021 46.14 2242nd 4578 51.0%
2022 31.55 3284th 4581 28.3%
2023 41.69 2683rd 4647 42.3%
2024 15.44 4262nd 4675 8.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 2455th 3226 23.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.64 1438th 3558 59.6%
2019 39.60 2092nd 3684 43.2%
2022 22.83 3516th 3952 11.0%
2023 14.23 3987th 4086 2.4%
2024 28.40 3358th 4261 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.21 1888th 4264 55.7%
2019 47.90 2212th 4309 48.7%
2021 54.05 1750th 4451 60.7%
2022 33.68 3265th 4477 27.1%
2023 53.91 1910th 4521 57.8%
2024 18.25 4206th 4560 7.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.87 1593rd 4306 63.0%
2019 52.22 1930th 4348 55.6%
2021 44.44 2329th 4499 48.2%
2022 28.35 3529th 4561 22.6%
2023 53.15 1972nd 4588 57.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.53 2239th 3184 29.7%
2021 58.58 1459th 3006 51.5%
2022 50.71 1826th 2958 38.3%
2023 58.31 1556th 2980 47.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.80 1460th 4240 65.6%
2019 44.57 2360th 4295 45.1%
2021 32.96 3124th 4331 27.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.20 2036th 4319 52.9%
2019 47.81 2137th 4357 51.0%
2021 48.83 2037th 4498 54.7%
2022 37.68 2877th 4563 36.9%
2023 34.96 3087th 4585 32.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.30 3028th 4168 27.4%
2019 19.32 3865th 4188 7.7%
2021 14.95 4148th 4329 4.2%
2022 21.29 3896th 4376 11.0%
2023 36.45 2980th 4401 32.3%
2024 21.45 3886th 4431 12.3%
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Rank History for White students at Meridian Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.56 1417th 3127 54.7%
2019 51.69 1534th 3142 51.2%
2021 41.09 1896th 3082 38.5%
2023 30.86 2370th 3106 23.7%
2024 13.89 2897th 3078 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Meridian Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 193 22 1 64 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 193 22 1 64 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 196 19 1 64 1 n/a n/a 0 281
1998 199 20 2 68 1 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 194 19 1 76 1 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 204 18 1 91 2 n/a n/a 0 316
2001 196 19 1 90 2 n/a n/a 0 308
2002 176 17 1 102 3 n/a n/a 0 299
2003 176 17 1 102 3 n/a n/a 0 299
2004 168 16 1 96 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2005 169 15 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2006 184 17 0 96 1 n/a n/a 0 298
2007 188 12 0 84 1 n/a n/a 0 285
2008 171 16 0 87 3 n/a n/a 0 277
2009 195 11 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2010 186 13 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2011 166 5 0 102 0 0 17 0 290
2012 169 8 2 109 2 0 14 0 304
2013 152 12 2 99 2 0 13 0 280
2014 144 10 2 92 0 0 8 0 256
2015 136 5 2 82 0 0 10 0 235
2016 137 10 2 72 0 0 8 0 229
2017 124 12 2 74 0 0 8 0 220
2018 129 8 1 80 0 0 9 0 227
2019 139 10 1 79 0 0 10 0 239
2020 121 6 1 71 0 0 10 0 209
2021 93 5 1 72 0 0 9 0 180
2022 97 4 1 73 0 1 8 0 184
2023 91 5 1 66 0 1 6 0 170
2024 83 10 2 60 0 1 6 0 162

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meridian Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 281 19.4 14.5 49.5
1996 281 19.4 14.5 49.5
1997 281 17.7 15.9 49.5
1998 290 19.4 14.9 49.3
1999 291 19.9 14.6 54.6
2000 316 21.9 14.4 43.4
2001 308 21.8 14.1 56.5
2002 299 19.2 15.6 64.2
2003 299 19.2 15.6 64.2
2004 283 18.0 15.7 60.1
2005 278 18.6 14.9 56.5
2006 298 18.4 16.2 52.7
2007 285 20.3 14.0 55.1
2008 277 21.4 12.9 50.5
2009 297 21.0 14.1 55.2
2010 290 24.1 12.0 63.8
2011 290 25.5 11.3 63.1
2012 304 25.0 12.1 68.8
2013 280 22.3 12.5 68.2
2014 256 20.1 12.6 70.7
2015 235 20.0 11.7 73.6
2016 229 21.0 10.9 70.3
2017 220 20.5 10.6 71.8
2018 227 18.9 12.0 72.7
2019 239 20.7 11.5 66.5
2020 209 21.3 9.7 67.9
2021 180 17.7 10.1 75
2022 184 19.3 9.4 71.7
2023 170 20.5 8.2 77.1
2024 162 14.6 11.0 77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meridian Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 281 19.4 14.5 49.5
1996 281 19.4 14.5 49.5
1997 281 17.7 15.9 49.5
1998 290 19.4 14.9 49.3
1999 291 19.9 14.6 54.6
2000 316 21.9 14.4 43.4
2001 308 21.8 14.1 56.5
2002 299 19.2 15.6 64.2
2003 299 19.2 15.6 64.2
2004 283 18.0 15.7 60.1
2005 278 18.6 14.9 56.5
2006 298 18.4 16.2 52.7
2007 285 20.3 14.0 55.1
2008 277 21.4 12.9 50.5
2009 297 21.0 14.1 55.2
2010 290 24.1 12.0 63.8
2011 290 25.5 11.3 63.1
2012 304 25.0 12.1 68.8
2013 280 22.3 12.5 68.2
2014 256 20.1 12.6 70.7
2015 235 20.0 11.7 73.6
2016 229 21.0 10.9 70.3
2017 220 20.5 10.6 71.8
2018 227 18.9 12.0 72.7
2019 239 20.7 11.5 66.5
2020 209 21.3 9.7 67.9
2021 180 17.7 10.1 75
2022 184 19.3 9.4 71.7
2023 170 20.5 8.2 77.1
2024 162 14.6 11.0 77.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,466 (18.6%) $10,766 (81.4%) $13,231
2020 $2,430 (17.6%) $11,377 (82.4%) $13,807
2021 $2,475 (17.0%) $12,049 (83.0%) $14,524

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 2035th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2683rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Meridian Elementary)2346
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))2346
 23%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary)5027
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))5027
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Meridian Elementary)4343
   4th Grade Reading (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))4343
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary)4347
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))4347
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Meridian Elementary)5442
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))5442
 12%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary)3738
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))3738
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Meridian Elementary)6138
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Meridian Independent School District (Isd))6138
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students239170
 28.9%
African American105
 50%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic7966
 16.5%
Pacific Islander01
White13991
 34.5%
Two or More Races106
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.5%77.1%
 10.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian Elementary

Meridian Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.8% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended Meridian Elementary.

Students at Meridian Elementary are 51% White, 37% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Meridian Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Meridian High School


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