Meridian CUSD 15


Summary:

The Meridian CUSD 15 district in Illinois serves students from three schools: Meridian Elementary School, Meridian High School, and Meridian Middle School. The data reveals that Meridian High School is the standout performer, ranking 268 out of 697 Illinois high schools and boasting a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.9%. However, the district faces challenges, with Meridian Middle School having the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 43.48% and Meridian High School struggling with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 35.0%.

Academically, Meridian Elementary School stands out for its strong performance in 3rd grade math, outpacing the district and state averages. Meridian Middle School also performs well in 8th grade ELA, though it lags behind in math proficiency. Meridian High School, on the other hand, has lower proficiency rates in both math and ELA on the SAT compared to the state. These variations in performance across grade levels suggest potential areas for improvement within the district.

The data also highlights socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student outcomes. Meridian Middle School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, while Meridian Elementary School has the lowest spending per student at $9,544. These disparities in resource allocation could be contributing to the uneven academic performance across the district. Overall, the Meridian CUSD 15 schools demonstrate a mix of strengths and challenges, with opportunities to address attendance, equity, and resource allocation to support student success.

District Detail

 728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544-4380

 (217) 764-5269

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 813 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students:

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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