Meridian Early College High School

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Meridian Early College High School ranks 412 th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Meridian Early College High School is a public high school located in Sanford, Michigan, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 408 students. The school is part of the Midland Public Schools district, which is ranked 245 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Meridian Early College High School has a predominantly white student population, with 93.38% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools like Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School and Midland High School. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.1% to 96.1% over the past five years, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools. However, Meridian Early College High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.4% in 2019-2020 to 32.9% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools.

Meridian Early College High School's test scores in M-Step/Science, M-Step/Social Studies, SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and SAT/Mathematics have been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with some areas of strength and others where the school is underperforming. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.07% to 43.02% over the past three years, which is higher than the nearby schools like Midland High School. These findings suggest that the school may need to focus on specific subject areas and address the high chronic absenteeism to improve student outcomes and support its economically disadvantaged population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3303 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657-9503

(989) 687-3300

District: Meridian Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
412^th of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,590

Feeder schools for Meridian Early College High School:

Elementary:	Meridian Elementary School
Middle:	Meridian Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 399

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Two or more races:

2.5%

African American:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Meridian Early College High School ranks worse than 55.5% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.12. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Meridian Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), two or more races (2.5%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridian Early College High School is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Meridian Early College High School employs 22.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Early College High School is $14,590.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Meridian Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Early College High School 412^th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Meridian Early College High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Meridian Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian Public Schools 245^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Meridian Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Meridian Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2015	36.04	542^nd	832	34.9%
2016	55.86	363^rd	852	57.4%
2017	39.60	461^st	835	44.8%
2018	54.21	364^th	824	55.8%
2019	58.66	261^st	666	60.8%
2021	58.05	194^th	561	65.4%
2022	36.96	375^th	531	29.4%
2023	51.02	341^st	735	53.6%
2024	41.12	412^th	743	44.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Meridian Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.61	20^th	130	84.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridian Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	24.82	544^th	755	27.9%
2019	61.28	172^nd	532	67.7%
2021	59.43	143^rd	417	65.7%
2022	63.41	136^th	369	63.1%
2023	35.92	400^th	614	34.9%
2024	57.14	243^rd	654	62.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Meridian Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	44.70	391^st	710	44.9%
2019	46.55	297^th	554	46.4%
2021	66.68	114^th	462	75.3%
2022	28.41	351^st	416	15.6%
2023	49.90	294^th	611	51.9%
2024	36.36	385^th	619	37.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Meridian Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	54.85	311^th	707	56.0%
2019	60.28	211^th	543	61.1%
2021	34.05	317^th	472	32.8%
2022	36.38	303^rd	440	31.1%
2023	42.63	351^st	611	42.6%
2024	36.20	400^th	633	36.8%

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Rank History for White students at Meridian Early College High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	41.81	417^th	708	41.1%
2019	50.09	283^rd	582	51.4%
2021	51.44	216^th	516	58.1%
2022	25.96	397^th	492	19.3%
2023	41.87	363^rd	647	43.9%
2024	28.35	459^th	638	28.1%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Meridian Early College High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	131	3	0	1	0	0	0	135
2014	263	4	0	3	0	0	0	270
2015	386	6	0	4	1	1	0	398
2016	453	5	1	5	1	0	0	465
2017	467	8	0	4	0	0	0	479
2018	432	8	0	4	0	0	0	444
2019	426	12	1	4	0	0	2	445
2020	406	8	0	6	1	0	8	429
2021	430	2	1	8	0	0	10	451
2022	408	3	2	10	0	0	13	436
2023	381	2	2	10	0	0	13	408
2024	374	6	3	6	0	0	10	399

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Meridian Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	135	5.6	24.1	51.1
2014	270	7.8	34.6	40
2015	398	17.0	23.4	41.7
2016	465	19.0	24.4	31
2017	479	19.9	24.0	32.4
2018	444	19.0	23.3	39
2019	445	19.6	22.7	38
2020	429	19.4	22.0	39.4
2021	451	19.8	22.7	43
2022	436	23.0	18.9	38.1
2023	408	24.3	16.7	41.9
2024	399	22.7	17.5	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Meridian Early College High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	135	5.6	24.1	51.1
2014	270	7.8	34.6	40
2015	398	17.0	23.4	41.7
2016	465	19.0	24.4	31
2017	479	19.9	24.0	32.4
2018	444	19.0	23.3	39
2019	445	19.6	22.7	38
2020	429	19.4	22.0	39.4
2021	451	19.8	22.7	43
2022	436	23.0	18.9	38.1
2023	408	24.3	16.7	41.9
2024	399	22.7	17.5	40.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$516 (4.6%)	$10,679 (95.4%)	$11,195
2020	$616 (5.6%)	$10,308 (94.4%)	$10,925
2021	$887 (8.4%)	$9,672 (91.6%)	$10,559
2022	$1,426 (11.1%)	$11,388 (88.9%)	$12,814
2023	$1,464 (10.0%)	$13,127 (90.0%)	$14,590

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Early College High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 261^st of 666 High schools	Ranks 341^st of 735 High schools	7.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Social Studies (Meridian Early College High School)	48.1	28	20.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Meridian Public Schools)	48.1	28	20.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	46.6	36.1	10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Meridian Early College High School)	62	53.7	8.3%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Meridian Public Schools)	62	53.7	8.3%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)	55.3	52.2	3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Early College High School)	32.9	23.2	9.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Meridian Public Schools)	32.9	23.2	9.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	36.3	29.9	6.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	445	408	8.3%
African American	12	2	83.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	4	10	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	426	381	10.6%
Two or More Races	2	13	550%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38%	41.9%	3.9%

Schools Near Meridian Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)	M-Step Math (2024)	M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Meridian Early College High School	Public	9-12	3303 N Meridian Rd	Sanford	48657	Midland County	Meridian Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 687-3300	399	23	17.5	40.1%	374 (93.7%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	41.1	412^th of 743 public high schools	44.5%		51	341^st of 735 public high schools	53.6%	71			46.2	16.1				41.9		25.8	$14,590	$1,464	$13,127
HH Dow High School	Public	9-12	3901 N Saginaw Rd	Midland	48640	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 923-5382	1,265	70	18.0	23.1%	1,034 (81.7%)	22 (1.7%)	65 (5.1%)	90 (7.1%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (4.0%)	95.6	25^th of 743 public high schools	96.6%		88.4	63^rd of 735 public high schools	91.4%	38			77.0	51.3				63.7		70.0	$13,563	$706	$12,857
Academic and Career Education Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	884 E Isabella Rd	Midland	48640	Midland County	Academic and Career Education Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(989) 631-5202	131	6	23.0	88.5%	117 (89.3%)	13 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										40.0	$13,031	$1,846	$11,185
Windover High School	Public, Charter	9-12	919 Smith Rd	Midland	48640	Midland County	Windover High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(989) 832-0852	100	3	33.3	89.0%	95 (95.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19	609^th of 743 public high schools	18.0%					(n/a)			23.5					25.0		21.4	$17,289	$2,290	$14,999
Midland High School	Public	9-12	1301 Eastlawn Dr	Midland	48642	Midland County	Midland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 923-5181	1,134	63	17.9	38.7%	978 (86.2%)	28 (2.5%)	57 (5.0%)	16 (1.4%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.4%)	47 (4.1%)	91.6	51^st of 743 public high schools	93.1%		88.4	64^th of 735 public high schools	91.3%	13			70.2	50.9				52.2		71.5	$13,875	$824	$13,051
Bullock Creek High School	Public	9-12	1420 S Badour Rd	Midland	48640	Midland County	Bullock Creek School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 631-2340	481	27	17.6	36.6%	450 (93.6%)	5 (1.0%)	10 (2.1%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	77.1	135^th of 743 public high schools	81.8%		65.1	214^th of 735 public high schools	70.9%	79			62.4	29.4				55.9		53.2	$14,940	$1,081	$13,860
Coleman JuniorSenior High School	Public	7-12	4951 N Lewis Rd	Coleman	48618	Midland County	Coleman Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 465-6171	268	19	14.2	50.0%	248 (92.5%)	4 (1.5%)	10 (3.7%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	50.9	336^th of 743 public high schools	54.8%		64	221^st of 735 public high schools	69.9%	115	53.7	20.4	38.5	12.8	36.4	18.2	44.4	53.8	22.6	43.6	$17,299	$2,038	$15,261
Beaverton JuniorSenior High School	Public, Magnet	7-12	3090 Crockett Rd	Beaverton	48612	Gladwin County	Beaverton Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(989) 246-3010	421	25	16.6	53.0%	384 (91.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.4%)	31.2	501^st of 743 public high schools	32.6%		30.7	510^th of 735 public high schools	30.6%	9	60.3	25.4	40.0	18.6	24.2	28.8	21.9	29.4	14.1	24.6	$15,962	$3,491	$12,471
Odyssey MiddleHigh School	Public	7-12	3441 S Wise Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 773-9473	70	5	13.4	87.1%	51 (72.9%)	1 (1.4%)	6 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	40.1	420^th of 743 public high schools	43.5%					(n/a)								25.0		37.5	$00	$00	$00
Bay City Western High School	Public	9-12	500 W Midland Rd	Auburn	48611	Bay County	Bay City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 662-4481	1,033	45	22.8	32.9%	937 (90.7%)	6 (0.6%)	45 (4.4%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.2%)	59.4	270^th of 743 public high schools	63.7%		59	276^th of 735 public high schools	62.4%	6			57.6	23.7				42.9		39.6	$14,118	$1,584	$12,534

Frequently Asked Questions about Meridian Early College High School

What is the racial makeup of Meridian Early College High School?

Students at Meridian Early College High School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Meridian Early College High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 399 students attended Meridian Early College High School.

Is Meridian Early College High School a good school?

Meridian Early College High School ranks 412^th of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Meridian Early College High School?

Meridian Early College High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Meridian Elementary School
Middle : Meridian Junior High School

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