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#1379 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 43% in state
Meridian Elementary School
Elementary School · Meridian Public Schools · Sanford, MI
An elementary school in Sanford, MI serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
3353 NORTH MERIDIAN RD, Sanford, MI 48657
- Math 44% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meridian Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-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.
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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
- #2 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 Elementary School is listed in Meridian Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meridian Elementary School
Meridian Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sanford, MI, part of Meridian Public Schools, serving approximately 563 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,379 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% 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 Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Meridian Elementary School?
Meridian Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meridian Elementary School rank in MI?
Meridian Elementary School ranks #1,379 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Meridian Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meridian Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% 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?
49.4% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (989) 687-3500
- 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 · 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 48657; 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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