Excellent
#102 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Meridian Early College High School
High School · Meridian Public Schools · Sanford, MI
A high school in Sanford, MI serving grades 9th – 12th.
3303 N MERIDIAN RD, Sanford, MI 48657
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 62% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Meridian Early College High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 23 points across the 8-year record (2014–2021) and has held near 50% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2014-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meridian Early College High 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average282/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,964
Median home value
$171,400
Median rent
$948/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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 Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meridian Early College High School is listed in Meridian Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meridian Early College High School
Meridian Early College High School is a public high school in Sanford, MI, part of Meridian Public Schools, serving approximately 399 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meridian Early College High School
What grades does Meridian Early College High School serve?
Meridian Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Meridian Early College High School?
Meridian Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Early College High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meridian Early College High School rank in MI?
Meridian Early College High School ranks #102 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Meridian Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meridian Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Early College High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meridian Early College High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021).
Is Meridian Early College High School a charter school?
No, Meridian Early College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meridian Early College High School a Title I school?
No, Meridian Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meridian Early College High School?
40.1% of students at Meridian Early College High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (989) 687-3300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 48657)
- 7,700
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 47.5
Official sources & links
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 · 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.
- 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 48657; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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