Enrollment
328
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Stillman Valley, IL
Meridian Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172569002778
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Jr High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Stillman Valley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 328
- students enrolled
Meridian Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stillman Valley, IL.
School address
District: Meridian Cusd 223 · Illinois
NCES ID 172569002778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meridian Jr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meridian Jr High School
Meridian Jr High School is a mid-sized middle school in Stillman Valley, Illinois, enrolling 328 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 328 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Meridian Cusd 223 also operates Stillman Valley High School (433 students) and Highland Elem School (381 students) alongside Meridian Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Meridian Jr High School compares
Meridian Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,722
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Meridian Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meridian Cusd 223, which includes Meridian Jr High School.
$15,722
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.0%
State 45.1%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Meridian Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillman Valley High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Center Grade School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~328 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Meridian Jr High School
How many students attend Meridian Jr High School?
Meridian Jr High School has 328 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Stillman Valley, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Jr High School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Jr High School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Stillman Valley, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Jr High School?
Meridian Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meridian Jr High School rank among public schools in Stillman Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Jr High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Stillman Valley, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Stillman Valley on the city page.
Is Meridian Jr High School a good school?
Meridian Jr High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Meridian Cusd 223?
Besides Meridian Jr High School, Meridian Cusd 223 also operates Stillman Valley High School (433 students), Highland Elem School (381 students), and Monroe Center Grade School (327 students). See the Meridian Cusd 223 district page for the complete list.
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