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Meridian Special Programs

Public Prekindergarten PK

 214 W Laurel Road
       Bellingham, WA  98226

(206) 398-7111

District: Meridian School District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,174 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  0.0 Help
Number of students:  14

Racial breakdown:

White:
50.0%
Asian:
21.4%
Hispanic:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.4% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Meridian Special Programs is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (50%), Asian (21.4%), Hispanic (21.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Meridian Special Programs is $5,174.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Meridian Special Programs was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Meridian School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Meridian School District 80th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Meridian Special Programs

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 5 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 5
2000 7 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 8
2001 5 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 6
2002 10 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2003 10 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2004 10 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2005 16 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2006 22 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 26
2007 12 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2008 23 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 2 27
2009 16 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 2 20
2010 12 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 16
2011 11 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 14
2012 16 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 24
2013 27 0 0 5 2 0 0 0 34
2014 27 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 34
2015 22 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 28
2016 19 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 22
2017 17 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 20
2018 17 1 3 5 2 0 0 0 28
2019 28 0 2 10 4 0 2 0 46
2020 27 0 4 9 3 0 3 0 46
2021 16 0 1 7 2 0 6 0 32
2022 11 0 0 4 4 0 1 0 20
2023 7 0 3 3 0 0 1 0 14

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 Special Programs

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 5 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 8 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 6 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 12 0.0 n/a n/a
2003 12 0.0 n/a n/a
2004 12 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 18 n/a n/a 0
2006 26 0.0 n/a 0
2007 14 0.0 n/a 0
2008 27 n/a n/a 0
2009 20 n/a n/a n/a
2010 16 n/a n/a n/a
2011 14 n/a n/a 0
2012 24 n/a n/a n/a
2013 34 n/a n/a 11.8
2014 34 n/a n/a 11.8
2015 28 n/a n/a 0
2016 22 n/a n/a 0
2017 20 n/a n/a 15
2018 28 0.0 n/a 0
2019 46 n/a n/a n/a
2020 46 n/a n/a 6.5
2021 32 n/a n/a n/a
2022 20 n/a n/a n/a
2023 14 0.0 n/a 21.4

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 Special Programs

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 5 0.0 0.0 n/a
2000 8 0.0 0.0 n/a
2001 6 0.0 0.0 n/a
2002 12 0.0 n/a n/a
2003 12 0.0 n/a n/a
2004 12 0.0 n/a n/a
2005 18 n/a n/a 0
2006 26 0.0 n/a 0
2007 14 0.0 n/a 0
2008 27 n/a n/a 0
2009 20 n/a n/a n/a
2010 16 n/a n/a n/a
2011 14 n/a n/a 0
2012 24 n/a n/a n/a
2013 34 n/a n/a 11.8
2014 34 n/a n/a 11.8
2015 28 n/a n/a 0
2016 22 n/a n/a 0
2017 20 n/a n/a 15
2018 28 0.0 n/a 0
2019 46 n/a n/a n/a
2020 46 n/a n/a 6.5
2021 32 n/a n/a n/a
2022 20 n/a n/a n/a
2023 14 0.0 n/a 21.4

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.

Immunization Rates

Meridian Special Programs

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201984.2%0.0%0.0%0.0%84.2%89.5%84.2%94.7%94.7%84.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Meridian Special Programs

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $125 (5.6%) $2,097 (94.4%) $2,222
2021 $78 (2.1%) $3,580 (97.9%) $3,658
2022 $668 (12.9%) $4,506 (87.1%) $5,174

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Meridian Special Programs

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4614
 69.6%
African American00
American Indian40
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic103
 70%
Pacific Islander00
White287
 75%
Two or More Races21
 50%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 14 students attended Meridian Special Programs.

Students at Meridian Special Programs are 50% White, 21% Asian, 21% Hispanic, 7% 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, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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