Below Average
#3034 of 3,813 schools in IL
Meridian Elem School
Elementary School · Meridian Cusd 15 · Blue Mound, IL
A Meridian Cusd 15 elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
509 S Lewis St, Blue Mound, IL 62513
- Math 22% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meridian Elem School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,813
Median home value
$125,900
Median rent
$871/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62513; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Meridian Cusd 15
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meridian Elem School is listed in Meridian CUSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meridian Elem School
Meridian Elem School is a public elementary school in Blue Mound, IL, part of Meridian Cusd 15, serving approximately 477 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,034 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meridian Elem School
What grades does Meridian Elem School serve?
Meridian Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Meridian Elem School?
Meridian Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elem School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meridian Elem School rank in IL?
Meridian Elem School ranks #3,034 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Meridian Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meridian Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Meridian Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meridian Elem School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meridian Elem School a charter school?
No, Meridian Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meridian Elem School a Title I school?
No, Meridian Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meridian Elem School?
39.8% of students at Meridian Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 477
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (217) 692-2535
- Area population (ZIP 62513)
- 1,377
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62513; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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