How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Meridian Middle School | Meridian Special Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Location | LYNDEN, WA | BELLINGHAM, WA |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 350 | 26 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 38.0% | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Meridian Middle School | Meridian Special Programs |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,376 | $17,376 |
| District | Meridian School District | Meridian School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Meridian Middle School | Meridian Special Programs |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59.6% | 73.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.2% | 19.2% |
| Asian | 7.2% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.6% | 3.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Meridian Middle School | Meridian Special Programs |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 304.3:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.3% | 26.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 7 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.