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Meridian Junior High School

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Meridian Junior High School ranks 355 th of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

355^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 60% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Meridian Junior High School is a public middle school located in Sanford, Michigan, serving around 400 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Meridian Public Schools district, which is ranked 228 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meridian Junior High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from 271 out of 838 Michigan middle schools in 2017-2018 to 462 out of 883 in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied between 2 and 3 stars during this period. The school has performed relatively well for its Special Education students, ranking 42 out of 244 Michigan middle schools in 2024-2025. However, its rankings for other student subgroups, such as White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students, have been lower, indicating potential achievement gaps. Additionally, Meridian Junior High School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.7% to 30.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Gladwin Junior High School, Western Middle School, and the Midland Public Schools middle schools, Meridian Junior High School generally performs below average in terms of statewide ranking, academic proficiency, and other key metrics. While the school has shown some bright spots, such as its performance for Special Education students, it also grapples with chronic absenteeism, achievement gaps, and academic performance that lags behind many of its nearby counterparts. Addressing these areas of concern should be a priority for the school and district to improve student outcomes and overall school quality.

441

Students ?

19.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,706

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3475 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657-9161

(989) 687-3360

District: Meridian Public Schools

Students who attend Meridian Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Meridian Early College High School

Feeder schools for Meridian Junior High School:

Elementary:

Meridian Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 34th percentile in 2021 → 60th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 60th (2025) from a 34th-percentile low (2021)

✓Above the Michigan median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Michigan avg39%

355^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 6 pts since 2015

From top 34% (2015) to top 40% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Michigan Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

228^th of 613Meridian Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	54.6	355 of 890	60.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.3	374 of 897	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.5	462 of 883	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	41.4	437 of 776	43.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.3	446 of 675	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.6	393 of 792	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.3	271 of 838	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	57.6	294 of 821	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.1	358 of 894	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	62.4	313 of 919	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	49.0	499 of 921	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2013	56.8	379 of 919	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	72.9	209 of 900	76.8%	★★★★☆
2011	69.8	270 of 858	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.3	376 of 851	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.7	268 of 847	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.0	364 of 839	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.4	296 of 823	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	56.8	440 of 806	45.4%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	49.0	362 of 789	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.5	321 of 771	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.1	420 of 770	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	418 of 657	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.1	370 of 521	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.5	349 of 658	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.2	201 of 794	74.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	56.4	305 of 832	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.6	263 of 836	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	31.5	575 of 825	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.9	303 of 691	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.2	402 of 523	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	50.5	318 of 672	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.6	280 of 815	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	52.2	340 of 798	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.4	411 of 786	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.9	422 of 776	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.6	385 of 658	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.3	414 of 540	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	40.2	369 of 639	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.8	306 of 797	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	72.3	42 of 244	82.8%	★★★★☆
2023	45.6	95 of 199	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.0	76 of 377	79.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	40.8	397 of 696	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.3	422 of 701	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.9	499 of 688	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	32.4	434 of 638	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	25.0	445 of 577	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.1	403 of 624	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.3	314 of 678	53.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)83rd percentile+23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2025)57th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)54th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)43rd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics49%+19 vs state

Science38%-3 vs state

English Language Arts38%-3 vs state

Social Studies30%-9 vs state

Math25%-8 vs state

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Schools Near Meridian Junior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meridian Junior High School	Public	5-8	3475 N Meridian Rd	Sanford	48657	Midland County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 687-3360	441	23	19.1	40.4%	407 (92.3%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	54.6	355^th of 890 public middle schools	60.1%		52.3	374^th of 897 public middle schools	58.3%	19	76.0	49.0	41.3	29.6	40.8	19.7	21.3	33.6	39.7	36.0	22.1	39.0	$14,706	$1,536	$13,170
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	800 W Chapel Ln	Midland	48640	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 923-5873	919	52	17.8	27.7%	762 (82.9%)	11 (1.2%)	53 (5.8%)	49 (5.3%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.2%)	92.4	53^rd of 890 public middle schools	94.0%		94.5	34^th of 897 public middle schools	96.2%	19	80.1	57.6		64.4	70.0		51.8	61.5		62.6		68.4	$13,519	$832	$12,687
Bullock Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	644 S Badour Rd	Midland	48640	Midland County	Bullock Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 631-9260	348	21	16.2	33.3%	316 (90.8%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	76.2	164^th of 890 public middle schools	81.6%		60.2	284^th of 897 public middle schools	68.3%	120	82.0	45.9		45.0	50.8		29.7	34.7		61.3		70.3	$14,147	$1,178	$12,968
Northeast Middle School	Public	6-8	1305 E Sugnet Rd	Midland	48642	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 923-5772	789	49	16.1	50.7%	662 (83.9%)	22 (2.8%)	49 (6.2%)	7 (0.9%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.6%)	41 (5.2%)	80.6	134^th of 890 public middle schools	84.9%		79.9	132^nd of 897 public middle schools	85.3%	2	77.7	37.8		58.7	59.4		36.4	41.5		61.8		62.7	$13,630	$868	$12,762
Western Middle School	Public	6-8	500 W Midland Rd	Auburn	48611	Bay County	Bay City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 662-4489	681	39	17.6	40.2%	594 (87.2%)	6 (0.9%)	40 (5.9%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (5.0%)	67.5	234^th of 890 public middle schools	73.7%		65	247^th of 897 public middle schools	72.5%	13	75.0	39.8		44.4	38.7		26.7	35.7		52.5		57.9	$9,433	$729	$8,704
Gladwin Junior High School	Public	6-8	401 N Bowery Ave	Gladwin	48624	Gladwin County	Gladwin Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 426-3808	359	17	20.5	47.4%	328 (91.4%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	45.4	472^nd of 890 public middle schools	47.0%		57.9	303^rd of 897 public middle schools	66.2%	169	62.5	29.8		35.7	36.1		20.9	24.4		41.3		36.5	$13,500	$3,263	$10,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Meridian Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Meridian Junior High School usually go on to attend Meridian Early College High School

What is the racial makeup of Meridian Junior High School?

Students at Meridian Junior High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Meridian Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 441 students attended Meridian Junior High School.

What district is Meridian Junior High School in?

Meridian Public Schools

Is Meridian Junior High School a good school?

Meridian Junior High School ranks 355^th of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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