Meridian
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mesa, Arizona 85212 · Gilbert Unified District (4239)
#297 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#16534 of 50,301 nationally
About Meridian
Meridian is a public elementary located in Mesa, in the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 850 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 297th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (72th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 850.
There are 123 schools in Mesa; Meridian ranks 29th of 111 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)55%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Meridian by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 55%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Meridian
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
American Leadership Academy Mesa K-6
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
403 students · 1.2 km away
Gateway Polytechnic Academy
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,003 students · 2.3 km away
Legacy Traditional School - East Mesa
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,066 students · 2.4 km away
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Eastmark
Mesa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
294 students · 2.9 km away
BASIS Mesa
Mesa · Charter other · Grades K–12
894 students · 3.0 km away
Desert Ridge Jr. High
Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
925 students · 3.5 km away
Canyon Rim Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
905 students · 3.7 km away
Desert Ridge High
Mesa · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,103 students · 3.7 km away
Eastmark High School
Mesa · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,889 students · 3.9 km away
Augusta Ranch Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
855 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Barcelona Elementary School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
847 students
Verrado Elementary School
Buckeye · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
847 students
San Tan Elementary
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
854 students
Frontier Elementary School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
846 students
Steven R. Jasinski Elementary School
Buckeye · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
855 students
Augusta Ranch Elementary
Mesa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
855 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Meridian a good school?
Meridian has a Success Index (US) of 62.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #297 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Meridian rank in Arizona?
Meridian ranks #297 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #16534 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Meridian?
Meridian had 850 students in 2025.
Is Meridian a elementary school or a high school?
Meridian is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Meridian?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Meridian; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.