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#530 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 17% in state

Meridian Elementary School

Elementary School · Grosse Ile Township Schools · Grosse Ile, MI

A Grosse Ile Township Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

26700 MERIDIAN RD, Grosse Ile, MI 48138

  • Math 59% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 62% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.8 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$15,681
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Meridian Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency59%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
59%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
74%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Meridian Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low4/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$124,934

Median home value

$343,000

Median rent

$1,388/mo

College educated

48.3%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48138; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–82.1 mi190Compare →
Parsons Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–52.4 mi385Compare →
Parke Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–52.6 mi303Compare →
Richard C Hedke Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–52.7 mi537Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Grosse Ile Township Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$15,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meridian Elementary School is listed in Grosse Ile Township Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meridian Elementary School

Meridian Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grosse Ile, MI, part of Grosse Ile Township Schools, serving approximately 326 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #530 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meridian Elementary School

What grades does Meridian Elementary School serve?

Meridian Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?

Meridian Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meridian Elementary School rank in MI?

Meridian Elementary School ranks #530 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Meridian Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meridian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meridian Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Meridian Elementary School a charter school?

No, Meridian Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meridian Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Meridian Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meridian Elementary School?

19.3% of students at Meridian Elementary 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
326
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
Area population (ZIP 48138)
10,603
Area average commute
31.3 min
Area median age
51
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 · 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.
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 48138; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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