Summary:
The zip code 62513 contains only one school, Meridian Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 456 students. The school is part of the Meridian CUSD 15 district, which is ranked 407 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Meridian Elementary School has a mixed academic performance, with strengths in 3rd grade mathematics and science proficiency but lower-than-average performance in English Language Arts across all grades. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 660 out of 2,082 Illinois elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 942 out of 2,077 in 2022-2023, and it maintains a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 15.5% is noteworthy and may indicate a need for further investigation and intervention.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, as over 37% of Meridian Elementary School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a population with significant economic challenges. This may be a factor in the school's academic performance and could inform strategies for providing additional support and resources to students and families.
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