Top Rankings
Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,362 students in Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
1,362 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
81 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#330 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
93%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,910 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,041
$18,510
Spending / Student
$16,910
$17,693
Best Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3353 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3475 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Meridian Early College High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,362 students.
What is the rank of Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #357 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
93% of Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Meridian ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,910 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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