Meridian ISD School District
School District · Meridian, Texas
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
344
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
344
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.1:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#795 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,810
+$5,842 vs Texas median
District size
344 students
Smaller than Texas median
STAAR proficiency rose +1.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Meridian ISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Meridian ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meridian H S | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Meridian EL | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Meridian ISD
Meridian ISD is a Meridian, Texas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 344 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1. District-level spending was $18,810 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Meridian ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Meridian H S, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Meridian ISD students show an average math proficiency of 58.5% and ELA proficiency of 66.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Meridian ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Meridian ISD with test data.
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Meridian
- Total Enrollment
- 344
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- District spending per student
- $18,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Meridian ISD?
Meridian ISD has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Meridian ISD?
The average composite rating for Meridian ISD is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Meridian ISD?
Meridian ISD's district-level spending was $18,810 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Meridian ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Meridian ISD is 9.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Meridian ISD?
Meridian H S is the highest-rated school in Meridian ISD with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Meridian ISD?
Across schools in Meridian ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.1%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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