Meridiana Elementary

Summary:

Meridiana Elementary is a public elementary school in Alvin, Texas, serving 998 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Alvin Independent School District. The school has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the state average, and it has shown strong academic performance, particularly in reading.

Meridiana Elementary has outperformed the state and district averages in the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for grades 3-5, but its performance in STAAR Mathematics has been more mixed. The school has performed well for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 300 Texas elementary schools for African American and English Language Learner students. However, it has struggled with the performance of Asian, multi-racial, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools for these groups.

Compared to nearby schools, Meridiana Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than other Alvin ISD elementary schools, such as Pomona Elementary, Don Jeter Elementary, Savannah Lakes Elementary, and E.C. Mason Elementary. However, it lags behind the high-performing Donald Leonetti Elementary in the Fort Bend ISD, which is ranked in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 9815 Meridiana Pkwy
       Alvin, TX  77583


(281) 245-3078

District: Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1384th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,192 Help


Students who attend Meridiana Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Jackie Doucet Caffey J H

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  998

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.5%
Hispanic:
28.3%
White:
19.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Meridiana Elementary ranks better than 70.4% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 8th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.35. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Meridiana Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Meridiana Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.5%), Hispanic (28.3%), White (19.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Meridiana Elementary is 19.3, which is the highest among 19 elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridiana Elementary is $9,192. 15 elementary schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Meridiana Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Alvin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alvin Independent School District (Isd) 333rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Meridiana Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.72 2066th 4479 53.9%
2021 57.09 1668th 4578 63.6%
2022 56.30 1792nd 4581 60.9%
2023 67.83 1253rd 4647 73.0%
2024 64.35 1384th 4675 70.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.79 768th 1046 26.6%
2019 39.50 730th 1112 34.4%
2022 40.83 664th 1004 33.9%
2023 51.78 564th 1099 48.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.17 1540th 3226 52.3%
2019 62.71 933rd 3333 72.0%
2021 63.20 866th 3446 74.9%
2022 53.26 1459th 3487 58.2%
2023 62.14 1046th 3556 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.07 2439th 3558 31.5%
2019 57.34 1049th 3684 71.5%
2021 45.01 1712th 3799 54.9%
2022 46.34 1810th 3952 54.2%
2023 59.84 1099th 4086 73.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.00 2973rd 4264 30.3%
2019 48.44 2171st 4309 49.6%
2021 53.55 1787th 4451 59.9%
2022 40.97 2759th 4477 38.4%
2023 59.91 1528th 4521 66.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.59 2836th 4306 34.1%
2019 50.04 2047th 4348 52.9%
2021 54.39 1786th 4499 60.3%
2022 50.02 2150th 4561 52.9%
2023 63.54 1376th 4588 70.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.72 1115th 3106 64.1%
2019 55.43 1765th 3184 44.6%
2021 64.41 1219th 3006 59.4%
2022 61.20 1350th 2958 54.4%
2023 69.63 849th 2980 71.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.01 2732nd 4240 35.6%
2019 49.36 2020th 4295 53.0%
2021 28.56 3478th 4331 19.7%
2022 42.32 2645th 4461 40.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.09 2447th 4319 43.3%
2019 49.99 2012th 4357 53.8%
2021 59.17 1531st 4498 66.0%
2022 61.51 1512th 4563 66.9%
2023 69.76 1136th 4585 75.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.71 784th 1009 22.3%
2022 57.61 450th 957 53.0%
2023 48.09 617th 1015 39.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.27 1065th 2483 57.1%
2019 65.33 629th 2515 75.0%
2021 60.59 702nd 2444 71.3%
2022 66.89 557th 2421 77.0%
2023 79.20 289th 2443 88.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.45 2753rd 4168 33.9%
2019 47.77 2146th 4188 48.8%
2021 61.69 1283rd 4329 70.4%
2022 49.27 2141st 4376 51.1%
2023 60.38 1452nd 4401 67.0%
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Rank History for White students at Meridiana Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.93 2134th 3127 31.8%
2019 48.83 1649th 3142 47.5%
2021 46.06 1656th 3082 46.3%
2022 55.44 1356th 3082 56.0%
2023 65.83 978th 3106 68.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Meridiana Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 168 173 24 204 2 3 26 0 600
2018 212 217 25 220 3 4 27 0 708
2019 225 239 29 276 5 2 28 0 804
2020 147 98 16 166 2 0 17 0 446
2021 157 158 27 202 3 0 22 0 569
2022 193 274 46 251 4 1 40 0 809
2023 199 394 67 282 5 2 49 0 998

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

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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 Meridiana Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 600 39.5 15.1 47.5
2018 708 47.2 15.0 43.4
2019 804 48.4 16.6 47
2020 446 34.5 12.9 35.4
2021 569 38.1 14.9 40.8
2022 809 46.9 17.2 39.6
2023 998 51.6 19.3 42

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 Meridiana Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 600 39.5 15.1 47.5
2018 708 47.2 15.0 43.4
2019 804 48.4 16.6 47
2020 446 34.5 12.9 35.4
2021 569 38.1 14.9 40.8
2022 809 46.9 17.2 39.6
2023 998 51.6 19.3 42

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridiana Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $789 (9.3%) $7,680 (90.7%) $8,469
2020 $771 (7.2%) $9,953 (92.8%) $10,724
2021 $350 (3.8%) $8,841 (96.2%) $9,192

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridiana Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2066th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1253rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Meridiana Elementary)3357
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4856
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Meridiana Elementary)3745
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5150
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Meridiana Elementary)4154
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4755
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Meridiana Elementary)4149
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5156
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Meridiana Elementary)5373
 20%
   5th Grade Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5462
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Meridiana Elementary)6432
 32%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4734
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Meridiana Elementary)6053
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5742
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Mathematics (Meridiana Elementary)10067
 33%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students804998
 24.1%
African American239394
 64.9%
American Indian55
Asian2967
 131%
Hispanic276282
 2.2%
Pacific Islander22
White225199
 11.6%
Two or More Races2849
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%42%
 5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Meridiana Elementary

Meridiana Elementary ranks 1384th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Meridiana Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Jackie Doucet Caffey J H

In the 2022-23 school year, 998 students attended Meridiana Elementary.

Students at Meridiana Elementary are 39% African American, 28% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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