B
Good
71/100

Meridian Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 509 S Lewis St, Blue Mound, IL 62513
Overall
B
71/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 56th percentile in Illinois
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

71
Repit Score
out of 100
477
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%56/1000.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 48% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−4 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency22% (−0 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%22%reading -15 pts, math -14 pts23rd percentile (list)
Low-income22%22%reading -9 pts, math -7 pts42nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 509 S Lewis St
City Blue Mound
ZIP Code 62513
District 1700123
NCES School ID 170012300877
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62513

Understanding the community around Meridian Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $69,297
Per Capita Income $39,087
Poverty Rate 3.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.4%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,500
Median Rent $1,192
Owner-Occupied 83.6%
Renter-Occupied 16.4%
View full data for ZIP 62513 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Meridian Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.9%
Female 51.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.7%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.1%
Black 1.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 477
Teachers (FTE) 30.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Meridian Elem School?
Meridian Elem School has a Repit School Score of 71 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Meridian Elem School?
Meridian Elem School has 477 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Meridian Elem School serve?
Meridian Elem School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Meridian Elem School receive per student?
Meridian Elem School receives $13,096 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Meridian Elem School in 62513 ▼
Avg Home Value
$150,551
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,413
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
16.4%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026