- Enrollment
- 765
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynden, WA
Meridian Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meridian Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530501000767
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meridian Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Lynden · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meridian Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lynden, WA.
School address
District: Meridian School District · Washington
NCES ID 530501000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Meridian Middle School shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530501000767 · Lynden, WA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 15.9:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students)
Meridian Middle School shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE held 22.6 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Meridian Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irene Reither
Irene Reither Elementary School
765 students
- Meridian High
Meridian High School
534 students
- This school
Meridian Middle School
350 students
- Meridian Paren 208
Meridian Parent Partnership Program
208 students
- Meridian Speci 26
Meridian Special Programs
26 students
- Meridian Impac 21
Meridian Impact Re-Engagement
21 students
What this shows Meridian Middle School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meridian Middle School compares
Meridian Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 16% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Washington - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Meridian Middle School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Meridian School District reports $16,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meridian Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene Reither Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridian High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Parent Partnership Program | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Special Programs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Meridian Impact Re-Engagement | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Meridian Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 29.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meridian Middle School
How many students attend Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has 350 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynden, WA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meridian Middle School?
38.0% of students at Meridian Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meridian Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meridian Middle School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Lynden, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meridian Middle School?
Meridian Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Meridian Middle School rank among public schools in Lynden?
By Resource Investment Index, Meridian Middle School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Lynden, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lynden on the city page.
What other schools are in Meridian School District?
Besides Meridian Middle School, Meridian School District also operates Irene Reither Elementary School (765 students), Meridian High School (534 students), and Meridian Parent Partnership Program (208 students). See the Meridian School District district page for the complete list.