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6.6avg / 10

Meridian School District

School District · Bellingham, Washington

Students: 1,903
Teachers (FTE): 105

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Enrollment

1,903

Student-Teacher Ratio

18.1:1

How this district compares

Washington rank

#71 of 233

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Washington avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,219

$1,505 vs Washington median

District size

1,903 students

Typical than Washington median

The short answer

Meridian School District ranks #71 of 233 Washington districts by overall school rating. Meridian School District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Irene Reither Elementary School (7.3/10), Meridian Middle School (6.8/10), and Meridian Parent Partnership Program (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Irene Reither Elementary School

STAAR proficiency rose +10.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Meridian School District schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Meridian School District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Irene Reither Elementary School7.3 / 10
2Meridian Middle School6.8 / 10
3Meridian Parent Partnership Program6.3 / 10
4Meridian High School6.2 / 10

See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

About Meridian School District

Meridian School District is a Bellingham, Washington school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,903 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.1:1. District-level spending was $16,219 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Meridian School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Irene Reither Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.3/10.

In standardized testing, Meridian School District students show an average math proficiency of 44.7% and ELA proficiency of 58.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Meridian School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency44.7%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency58.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Meridian School District with test data.

District Details

State
Washington
City
Bellingham
Total Enrollment
1,903
Teachers (FTE)
105
District spending per student
$16,219NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Meridian School District?

Meridian School District has 6 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Meridian School District?

The average composite rating for Meridian School District is 6.6/10. 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 School District?

Meridian School District's district-level spending was $16,219 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 School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Meridian School District is 18.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Meridian School District?

Irene Reither Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Meridian School District with a composite score of 7.3/10.

What are the test scores in Meridian School District?

Across schools in Meridian School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 44.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Meridian School District compare to other districts in Washington?

Meridian School District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Washington by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
44.7%
ELA Proficiency
58.2%

How we rate schools

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Washington Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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