Meridian Middle School

Public 6-8

 861 Ten Mile Road
       Lynden, WA  98264


(360) 398-2291

District: Meridian School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 539 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,457 Help


Students who attend Meridian Middle School usually attend:

High:    Meridian High School

Feeder schools for Meridian Middle School:

Elementary:    Irene Reither Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  382

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
Hispanic:
23.6%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.9% Help


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Compare Details Meridian Middle School ranks worse than 55.5% of middle schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.66. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (23.6%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Middle School is $17,457.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Meridian Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Middle School 299th of 539 Washington public middle schools. (See Meridian Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Meridian School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian School District 95th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridian Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Meridian Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.46 202nd 421 52.0%
2005 50.36 225th 425 47.1%
2006 36.94 305th 449 32.1%
2007 53.23 207th 463 55.3%
2008 55.58 195th 466 58.2%
2009 50.06 244th 476 48.7%
2010 38.22 312th 483 35.4%
2011 50.65 248th 492 49.6%
2012 52.83 231st 497 53.5%
2013 64.06 170th 498 65.9%
2015 54.22 192nd 445 56.9%
2016 44.20 245th 443 44.7%
2017 39.25 270th 435 37.9%
2018 49.54 216th 437 50.6%
2019 47.20 268th 512 47.7%
2021 41.44 298th 529 43.7%
2022 37.81 323rd 541 40.3%
2023 40.66 299th 539 44.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meridian Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.31 28th 135 79.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meridian Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.59 80th 268 70.1%
2021 30.85 149th 210 29.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.11 290th 448 35.3%
2021 32.18 322nd 458 29.7%
2022 38.13 298th 475 37.3%
2023 30.48 329th 463 28.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Meridian Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.29 208th 376 44.7%
2019 44.42 258th 452 42.9%
2021 38.51 281st 469 40.1%
2022 37.58 291st 479 39.2%
2023 42.54 258th 464 44.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Meridian Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.41 168th 371 54.7%
2019 47.54 230th 453 49.2%
2021 45.91 238th 476 50.0%
2022 38.24 286th 480 40.4%
2023 37.02 297th 470 36.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meridian Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.92 253rd 344 26.5%
2021 35.53 218th 353 38.2%
2022 50.37 152nd 360 57.8%
2023 25.25 254th 336 24.4%
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Rank History for White students at Meridian Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.24 162nd 325 50.2%
2019 51.22 230th 470 51.1%
2021 44.80 262nd 480 45.4%
2022 35.93 314th 488 35.7%
2023 41.88 275th 488 43.6%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Meridian Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 0 2 20 6 n/a n/a 0 353
1989 326 1 10 29 3 n/a n/a 0 369
1990 375 0 3 22 1 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 371 0 6 19 4 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 396 0 6 26 5 n/a n/a 0 433
1993 316 0 6 17 4 n/a n/a 0 343
1994 321 0 8 15 4 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 305 1 14 21 3 n/a n/a 0 344
1996 305 1 14 21 3 n/a n/a 0 344
1997 301 0 15 17 2 n/a n/a 0 335
1998 329 0 15 23 2 n/a n/a 0 369
1999 320 2 14 19 3 n/a n/a 0 358
2000 315 3 14 22 4 n/a n/a 0 358
2001 329 4 17 27 4 n/a n/a 0 381
2002 339 4 16 26 11 n/a n/a 0 396
2003 339 4 16 26 11 n/a n/a 0 396
2004 311 2 9 39 7 n/a n/a 0 368
2005 306 4 7 50 7 n/a n/a 0 374
2006 295 7 7 55 5 n/a n/a 0 369
2007 280 8 10 63 4 n/a n/a 1 366
2008 266 8 9 49 3 n/a n/a 1 336
2009 249 7 13 56 8 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 237 6 20 52 7 n/a n/a 0 322
2011 237 1 19 49 5 1 8 0 320
2012 248 2 19 49 1 0 8 0 327
2013 245 3 21 49 1 0 8 0 327
2014 237 5 22 58 3 0 13 0 338
2015 209 5 16 62 3 0 7 0 302
2016 190 4 15 69 2 0 10 0 290
2017 173 3 16 67 1 0 12 0 272
2018 191 2 18 66 1 0 25 0 303
2019 210 3 25 70 3 2 25 0 338
2020 227 4 29 77 4 1 21 0 363
2021 219 4 27 86 6 1 17 0 360
2022 222 3 22 81 3 1 23 0 355
2023 235 1 26 90 2 1 27 0 382

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 17.0 20.7 0
1989 369 17.0 21.7 n/a
1990 401 18.5 21.6 0
1991 400 19.0 21.0 n/a
1992 433 19.4 22.3 n/a
1993 343 14.9 23.0 n/a
1994 348 14.9 23.4 n/a
1995 344 18.4 18.7 n/a
1996 344 18.4 18.7 n/a
1997 335 18.6 18.0 n/a
1998 369 17.5 21.1 n/a
1999 358 19.5 18.4 n/a
2000 358 19.4 18.5 n/a
2001 381 20.3 18.8 n/a
2002 396 21.7 18.2 39.6
2003 396 21.7 18.2 39.6
2004 368 20.0 18.4 38
2005 374 20.4 18.3 41.4
2006 369 20.0 18.5 43.6
2007 366 19.0 19.3 47.9
2008 336 17.0 19.8 44.5
2009 333 17.0 19.6 44.1
2010 322 16.5 19.5 42.9
2011 320 15.0 21.3 16.9
2012 327 14.0 23.2 18.3
2013 327 14.2 22.9 41
2014 338 n/a n/a 40.2
2015 302 17.0 17.7 48.7
2016 290 16.0 18.1 52.8
2017 272 15.2 17.7 32.4
2018 303 16.2 18.6 45.9
2019 338 17.0 19.8 42.9
2020 363 20.4 17.7 43
2021 360 22.0 16.3 35.8
2022 355 22.9 15.4 25.1
2023 382 22.5 16.9 47.9

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 353 17.0 20.7 0
1989 369 17.0 21.7 n/a
1990 401 18.5 21.6 0
1991 400 19.0 21.0 n/a
1992 433 19.4 22.3 n/a
1993 343 14.9 23.0 n/a
1994 348 14.9 23.4 n/a
1995 344 18.4 18.7 n/a
1996 344 18.4 18.7 n/a
1997 335 18.6 18.0 n/a
1998 369 17.5 21.1 n/a
1999 358 19.5 18.4 n/a
2000 358 19.4 18.5 n/a
2001 381 20.3 18.8 n/a
2002 396 21.7 18.2 39.6
2003 396 21.7 18.2 39.6
2004 368 20.0 18.4 38
2005 374 20.4 18.3 41.4
2006 369 20.0 18.5 43.6
2007 366 19.0 19.3 47.9
2008 336 17.0 19.8 44.5
2009 333 17.0 19.6 44.1
2010 322 16.5 19.5 42.9
2011 320 15.0 21.3 16.9
2012 327 14.0 23.2 18.3
2013 327 14.2 22.9 41
2014 338 n/a n/a 40.2
2015 302 17.0 17.7 48.7
2016 290 16.0 18.1 52.8
2017 272 15.2 17.7 32.4
2018 303 16.2 18.6 45.9
2019 338 17.0 19.8 42.9
2020 363 20.4 17.7 43
2021 360 22.0 16.3 35.8
2022 355 22.9 15.4 25.1
2023 382 22.5 16.9 47.9

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.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Meridian Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201885.3%0.0%1.0%0.0%5.9%95.1%87.3%95.1%94.1%95.1%87.3%
201990.3%0.0%1.6%0.0%2.4%96.0%90.3%96.0%95.2%95.2%90.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Meridian Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201988.5%0.3%2.1%4.4%95.6%94.4%95.0%95.0%95.3%94.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $125 (1.0%) $12,860 (99.0%) $12,985
2020 $179 (1.8%) $9,831 (98.2%) $10,010
2021 $78 (0.5%) $15,277 (99.5%) $15,355
2022 $798 (4.6%) $16,659 (95.4%) $17,457

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 268th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 299th of 539 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Middle School)53.742.5
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)53.742.5
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Meridian Middle School)49.624.4
 25.2%
   6th Grade Math (Meridian School District)49.624.4
 25.2%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Middle School)5548.7
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)5548.7
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Meridian Middle School)46.931.1
 15.8%
   7th Grade Math (Meridian School District)46.931.1
 15.8%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian Middle School)53.953.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Meridian School District)53.953.2
 0.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Meridian Middle School)52.924.6
 28.3%
   8th Grade Math (Meridian School District)52.924.6
 28.3%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Meridian Middle School)5049.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Meridian School District)5049.6
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Meridian Middle School)54.148.1
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Meridian School District)54.646
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Meridian Middle School)49.726.6
 23.1%
   All Grades Math (Meridian School District)46.530.5
 16%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Meridian Middle School)5049.6
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Meridian School District)5345.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students338382
 13%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian2526
 4%
Hispanic7090
 28.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White210235
 11.9%
Two or More Races2527
 8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%47.9%
 5%


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Students at Meridian Middle School are 62% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Meridian Middle School.

Meridian Middle School ranks 299th of 539 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Meridian Middle School usually go on to attend Meridian High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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