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Meridian CUSD 15 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 986 students in Meridian CUSD 15 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Meridian CUSD 15 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
986 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meridian CUSD 15 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,481 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,537 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,481
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,537
$21,244
Best Meridian CUSD 15 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Lewis St
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Blue Mound, IL 62513
(217) 692-2535
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Meridian Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meridian CUSD 15 School District?
Meridian CUSD 15 School District manages 3 public schools serving 986 students.
What is the rank of Meridian CUSD 15 School District?
Meridian CUSD 15 School District is ranked #492 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meridian CUSD 15 School District?
92% of Meridian CUSD 15 School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meridian CUSD 15 School District?
Meridian CUSD 15 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Meridian CUSD 15 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,537 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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