Meridian Elementary School vs Meridian Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 245 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
537 students
Meridian Junior High School
Sanford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
441 students
| Measure | Meridian Elementary School Sanford, Michigan | Meridian Junior High School Sanford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #969 of 1,581 | #269 of 485 |
| National rank | #33164 of 50,301 | #9089 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 537 | 441 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 441 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.1% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| city | Sanford | Sanford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 38.2).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Meridian Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 32%).
- •Meridian Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 42.1%).
- •Meridian Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 19.2).
- •Meridian Elementary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 441.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meridian Elementary School better than Meridian Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Junior High School ranks higher (43.4 vs 38.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Meridian Elementary School and Meridian Junior High School?
About 245 m in a straight line, between Sanford and Sanford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Elementary School: 537. Meridian Junior High School: 441. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Elementary School and Meridian Junior High School rank in Michigan?
Meridian Elementary School is 969th of 1,581 and Meridian Junior High School is 269th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).