Summary:
The 61084 zip code is home to a single middle school, Meridian Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Meridian CUSD 223 district. This school stands out for its strong performance, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA), where 72.8% of students were proficient or better in the 2024-2025 school year, significantly higher than the district (59.6%) and state (53.1%) averages.
Meridian Junior High School's ELA proficiency rates were especially impressive in 7th grade, reaching 83.6% in 2024-2025, well above the district and state. While math proficiency rates were lower, the school still outperformed the district and state averages in this subject as well. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025 is on the higher side, which could be an area for improvement.
With 30.56% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, Meridian Junior High School serves a diverse student population. The school also spends $15,453 per student, higher than the state average, suggesting a strong investment in supporting its students. Overall, Meridian Junior High School appears to be a relatively strong-performing middle school, particularly in ELA, but with some room for improvement in math proficiency and addressing chronic absenteeism.
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