Below Average
#3109 of 3,813 schools in IL
Meridian Middle School
Middle School · Meridian Cusd 15 · Macon, IL
A Meridian Cusd 15 middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
728 S Wall St, Macon, IL 62544
- Math 20% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meridian Middle School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 42% (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
44.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meridian Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,923
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62544; 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
- #3 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 Middle School is listed in Meridian CUSD 15; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meridian Middle School
Meridian Middle School is a public middle school in Macon, IL, part of Meridian Cusd 15, serving approximately 202 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,109 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meridian Middle School
What grades does Meridian Middle School serve?
Meridian Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meridian Middle School rank in IL?
Meridian Middle School ranks #3,109 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Meridian Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meridian Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meridian Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meridian Middle School a charter school?
No, Meridian Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meridian Middle School a Title I school?
No, Meridian Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meridian Middle School?
44.1% of students at Meridian Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (217) 764-3367
- Area population (ZIP 62544)
- 1,719
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 62544; 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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