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#2000 of 3,192 schools in MI
Meridian Junior High School
Middle School · Meridian Public Schools · Sanford, MI
A middle school in Sanford, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3475 NORTH MERIDIAN RD, Sanford, MI 48657
- Math 27% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meridian Junior High School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Meridian Junior 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 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
- #3 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 Junior High School is listed in Meridian Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meridian Junior High School
Meridian Junior High School is a public middle school in Sanford, MI, part of Meridian Public Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,000 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meridian Junior High School
What grades does Meridian Junior High School serve?
Meridian Junior High School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Meridian Junior High School?
Meridian Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Junior High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meridian Junior High School rank in MI?
Meridian Junior High School ranks #2,000 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Meridian Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Meridian Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meridian Junior High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meridian Junior High School a charter school?
No, Meridian Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meridian Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Meridian Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meridian Junior High School?
47.8% of students at Meridian Junior 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Midland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (989) 687-3360
- 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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