For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,903 students in Meridian School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
51爆料s in Meridian School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,563 Schools
# Students
1,903 Students
1,102,093 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meridian School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#179 out of 307 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Graduation Rate
87%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.69
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
22%
26%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
63%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
7%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,764 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,796. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,672 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,764
$18,796
Spending / Student
$13,672
$19,247
Best Meridian School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
194 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 W Laurel Rd
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-9324
Gr: K-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
861 Ten Mile Road
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 398-2291
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 398-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Irene Reither Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
954 E. Hemmi Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 398-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Impact Re-engagement
Alternative School
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 318-2280
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Meridian Special Programs
Special Education School
214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Bellingham, WA 98226
(206) 398-7111
Gr: PK | 25 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian School District?
Meridian School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,903 students.
What is the rank of Meridian School District?
Meridian School District is ranked #185 out of 306 school districts in Washington (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian School District?
63% of Meridian School District students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian School District?
Meridian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 18:1.
What is Meridian School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,672 is less than the state median of $19,247. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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