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Meridian CUSD 101 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 419 students in Meridian CUSD 101 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Meridian CUSD 101 School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
419 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meridian CUSD 101 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-69% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#858 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-69%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
53%
16%
% White
31%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,995 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,282 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,995
$22,455
Spending / Student
$25,282
$21,692
Best Meridian CUSD 101 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian CUSD 101 School District?
Meridian CUSD 101 School District manages 2 public schools serving 419 students.
What is the rank of Meridian CUSD 101 School District?
Meridian CUSD 101 School District is ranked #847 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian CUSD 101 School District?
53% of Meridian CUSD 101 School District students are Black, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian CUSD 101 School District?
Meridian CUSD 101 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Meridian CUSD 101 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,282 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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