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Meridian Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1401 Mounds Rd
       Mounds, IL  62964-2325

(618) 342-6778

District: Meridian CUSD 101

SchoolDigger Rank:
1912th of 2,077 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,760 Help


Students who attend Meridian Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Meridian High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.0%
White:
37.7%
Two or more races:
11.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.9% Help


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Compare Details Meridian Elementary School ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.94. (See more...)
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (47%), White (37.7%), two or more races (11.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Elementary School is $20,760.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meridian Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Elementary School 1912th of 2077 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Meridian Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Meridian CUSD 101:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian CUSD 101 810th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 37.80 1424th 2020 29.5%
2004 20.74 1698th 2030 16.4%
2005 23.31 1691st 2022 16.4%
2006 8.13 1926th 2086 7.7%
2007 8.16 1940th 2095 7.4%
2008 15.45 1846th 2092 11.8%
2009 15.91 1865th 2120 12.0%
2010 14.57 1903rd 2139 11.0%
2011 6.08 2066th 2147 3.8%
2012 7.51 2068th 2166 4.5%
2013 6.55 2094th 2167 3.4%
2014 4.35 2063rd 2093 1.4%
2015 9.24 2015th 2052 1.8%
2016 22.46 1630th 2046 20.3%
2017 18.47 1734th 2044 15.2%
2018 14.03 1854th 2037 9.0%
2019 32.25 1391st 2086 33.3%
2021 18.90 1616th 1948 17.0%
2022 20.78 1640th 2082 21.2%
2023 13.94 1912th 2077 7.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.49 797th 1194 33.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.78 1510th 1765 14.4%
2019 43.92 990th 1816 45.5%
2021 29.25 1131st 1514 25.3%
2022 30.90 1255th 1763 28.8%
2023 22.40 1559th 1808 13.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.36 1687th 1964 14.1%
2019 30.84 1388th 2019 31.3%
2021 25.67 1232nd 1680 26.7%
2022 24.89 1458th 1970 26.0%
2023 15.98 1751st 1957 10.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.88 1817th 1972 7.9%
2019 34.26 1291st 2019 36.1%
2021 11.73 1676th 1707 1.8%
2022 21.82 1536th 1977 22.3%
2023 13.82 1837th 1984 7.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.13 533rd 698 23.6%
2019 43.51 349th 711 50.9%
2021 44.50 177th 428 58.6%
2022 35.93 409th 684 40.2%
2023 25.10 594th 692 14.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.67 1426th 1463 2.5%
2019 15.75 1320th 1462 9.7%
2022 6.19 1409th 1425 1.1%
2023 2.79 1417th 1419 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Meridian Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 9.08 1076th 1204 10.6%
2005 8.71 1081st 1209 10.6%
2006 6.07 1192nd 1272 6.3%
2007 17.16 1092nd 1287 15.2%
2008 17.85 1096th 1293 15.2%
2009 11.57 1193rd 1318 9.5%
2010 14.92 1166th 1327 12.1%
2011 1.41 1332nd 1344 0.9%
2012 1.16 1358th 1365 0.5%
2013 2.41 1353rd 1367 1.0%
2015 9.57 1266th 1302 2.8%
2021 11.94 1199th 1241 3.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 16.78 967th 1019 5.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.40 976th 1017 4.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 11.36 1024th 1048 2.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Meridian Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 28.97 304th 385 21.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Meridian Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 416 448 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 864
1990 398 470 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 868
1991 387 418 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 805
1992 376 419 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1993 363 406 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1994 356 406 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1995 335 419 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1996 335 419 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1997 315 438 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 753
1998 326 419 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1999 280 374 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2000 234 373 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2001 222 336 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 558
2002 198 319 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2003 198 319 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2004 203 371 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 168 347 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2006 173 317 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 497
2007 178 321 0 0 0 n/a n/a 15 514
2008 164 306 0 0 0 n/a n/a 37 507
2009 158 295 1 1 0 n/a n/a 42 497
2010 147 283 1 0 1 n/a n/a 50 482
2011 139 280 0 0 0 0 48 0 467
2012 139 262 0 0 0 0 54 0 455
2013 137 245 0 0 0 0 53 0 435
2014 124 194 0 0 0 0 37 0 355
2015 132 225 0 0 0 0 45 0 402
2016 128 216 0 2 0 0 38 0 384
2017 130 185 0 0 0 0 38 0 353
2018 117 174 0 1 0 0 37 0 329
2019 120 170 0 4 0 0 34 0 328
2020 110 163 3 2 1 0 40 0 319
2021 110 163 1 1 0 0 36 0 311
2022 109 162 1 2 0 0 33 0 307
2023 89 111 0 7 1 0 28 0 236

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 864 48.0 18.0 n/a
1990 868 50.5 17.1 n/a
1991 805 48.0 16.7 n/a
1992 795 49.5 16.0 n/a
1993 772 47.5 16.3 n/a
1994 762 47.4 16.1 n/a
1995 754 50.0 15.1 n/a
1996 754 50.0 15.1 n/a
1997 753 50.0 15.1 n/a
1998 745 47.0 15.9 n/a
1999 654 42.0 15.6 n/a
2000 607 38.0 16.0 n/a
2001 558 39.0 14.3 n/a
2002 517 37.0 14.0 83
2003 517 37.0 14.0 83
2004 574 36.0 15.9 81.7
2005 515 35.0 14.7 80.2
2006 497 33.0 15.1 84.3
2007 514 33.0 15.6 82.6
2008 507 26.0 19.5 86.4
2009 497 33.0 15.1 90.3
2010 482 28.0 17.2 96.1
2011 467 29.0 16.1 88.2
2012 455 27.0 16.8 87.5
2013 435 n/a n/a 92.2
2014 355 n/a n/a 94.9
2015 402 24.0 16.7 99.3
2016 384 25.0 15.3 100
2017 353 21.0 16.8 99.2
2018 329 22.4 14.6 99.7
2019 328 16.8 19.4 98.5
2020 319 18.0 17.7 94.4
2021 311 n/a n/a n/a
2022 307 15.0 20.4 95.4
2023 236 21.4 11.0 91.9

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 864 48.0 18.0 n/a
1990 868 50.5 17.1 n/a
1991 805 48.0 16.7 n/a
1992 795 49.5 16.0 n/a
1993 772 47.5 16.3 n/a
1994 762 47.4 16.1 n/a
1995 754 50.0 15.1 n/a
1996 754 50.0 15.1 n/a
1997 753 50.0 15.1 n/a
1998 745 47.0 15.9 n/a
1999 654 42.0 15.6 n/a
2000 607 38.0 16.0 n/a
2001 558 39.0 14.3 n/a
2002 517 37.0 14.0 83
2003 517 37.0 14.0 83
2004 574 36.0 15.9 81.7
2005 515 35.0 14.7 80.2
2006 497 33.0 15.1 84.3
2007 514 33.0 15.6 82.6
2008 507 26.0 19.5 86.4
2009 497 33.0 15.1 90.3
2010 482 28.0 17.2 96.1
2011 467 29.0 16.1 88.2
2012 455 27.0 16.8 87.5
2013 435 n/a n/a 92.2
2014 355 n/a n/a 94.9
2015 402 24.0 16.7 99.3
2016 384 25.0 15.3 100
2017 353 21.0 16.8 99.2
2018 329 22.4 14.6 99.7
2019 328 16.8 19.4 98.5
2020 319 18.0 17.7 94.4
2021 311 n/a n/a n/a
2022 307 15.0 20.4 95.4
2023 236 21.4 11.0 91.9

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201697.2%97.2%97.2%97.2%40.8%97.2%65.6%9.3%10.3%
201798.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%42.6%98.0%98.0%11.1%21.9%
201896.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%44.7%96.0%95.7%12.2%32.1%
201996.1%96.1%96.1%96.1%46.9%96.1%96.1%12.0%34.8%
202191.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%91.6%11.6%33.2%
202298.0%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.0%12.8%33.1%
202377.6%77.6%77.6%77.6%77.6%77.6%77.6%12.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,074 (25.4%) $9,038 (74.6%) $12,112
2020 $1,155 (9.9%) $10,529 (90.1%) $11,684
2021 $3,059 (21.1%) $11,440 (78.9%) $14,499
2022 $3,059 (21.1%) $11,440 (78.9%) $14,499
2023 $5,971 (28.8%) $14,789 (71.2%) $20,760

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1391st of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 1912th of 2077 Elementary schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)47.82.9
 44.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Meridian CUSD 101)47.82.9
 44.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary School)69.55.8
 63.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Meridian CUSD 101)69.55.8
 63.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)18.914.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian CUSD 101)18.914.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary School)10.83.7
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Meridian CUSD 101)10.83.7
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)27.815.4
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian CUSD 101)27.815.4
 12.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary School)13.90
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Meridian CUSD 101)13.90
 13.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Meridian Elementary School)22.619.2
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Meridian CUSD 101)22.619.2
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)00
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian CUSD 101)00
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3528.4
 6.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary School)2.70
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Meridian CUSD 101)2.70
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.320.4
 4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)11.69.1
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian CUSD 101)11.69.1
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.232
 9.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary School)73.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Meridian CUSD 101)73.2
 3.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.925.8
 4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Elementary School)72.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian CUSD 101)72.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.630.3
 9.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Elementary School)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Meridian CUSD 101)00
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.623.1
 9.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students328236
 28%
African American170111
 34.7%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic47
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White12089
 25.8%
Two or More Races3428
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.5%91.9%
 6.5%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Meridian Elementary School.

Meridian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Illinois elementary schools.

Students who attend Meridian Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Meridian High School

Students at Meridian Elementary School are 47% African American, 38% White, 12% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.


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