Top Rankings
Meridian Community Unit School District 101 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 442 students in Meridian Community Unit School District 101. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Meridian Community Unit School District 101 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
442 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meridian Community Unit School District 101, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#858 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
52%
16%
% White
35%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,747 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,966 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,747
$21,990
Spending / Student
$23,966
$21,244
Best Meridian Community Unit School District 101 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian Community Unit School District 101?
Meridian Community Unit School District 101 manages 2 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Meridian Community Unit School District 101?
Meridian Community Unit School District 101 is ranked #849 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian Community Unit School District 101?
52% of Meridian Community Unit School District 101 students are Black, 35% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian Community Unit School District 101?
Meridian Community Unit School District 101 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Meridian Community Unit School District 101's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,966 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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