Summary:
Meyer Elementary School is the only school in Lexington, Michigan, serving grades PK through 4th as part of the Croswell-Lexington Community Schools district, with 275 students enrolled.
Meyer Elementary is a standout performer, ranking 139th out of 1,492 Michigan elementary schools (91st percentile) with a 5-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year—a significant jump from the prior year’s 270th place. Academically, the school far exceeds both district and state averages across all tested subjects. For example, 74.1% of 3rd graders are proficient in math, compared to 58.3% for the district and 42.9% for the state. Similarly, 68.5% of 3rd graders are proficient in ELA, versus 51.3% district and 38.2% state. The school also maintains a healthy learning environment with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 13.5%, less than half the state average of 27.9%, and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
What makes Meyer Elementary particularly impressive is its success despite economic challenges—nearly half (49.82%) of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet the school still achieves top-tier results. The school has shown strong year-over-year improvement, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency rising from 55.9% to 68.5% and math from 67.8% to 74.1%. One area for potential focus is 4th grade math, where proficiency (58.3%) is the lowest among all subjects and grades, and notably, the district outperformed the school in this subject the previous year. With per-student spending of $16,787 and a low student-teacher ratio, the school appears well-resourced to provide individualized support, making it an excellent choice for families seeking a high-performing, supportive elementary school in the Lexington area.
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