A
Very Good
86/100

Meridian Early College High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 3303 N MERIDIAN RD, Sanford, MI 48657
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 62% · Math 32% proficient · 68th percentile in Michigan
Graduation
B+
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

86
Repit Score
out of 100
399
Students
enrolled
17.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%68/100reading 75th percentile, math 60th percentile among Michigan high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%75/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 36% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +0 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency62% (+16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−4 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+19 pts vs. state avg 73%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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 Michigan state test (2018–19), 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
White62%32%reading +3 pts, math -9 pts55th percentile (list)
Low-income55%25%reading +17 pts, math +3 pts72nd 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 3303 N MERIDIAN RD
City Sanford
ZIP Code 48657
District 2623580
NCES School ID 262358008394
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48657

Understanding the community around Meridian Early College High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,414
Per Capita Income $38,074
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%
High School or Higher 93.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,600
Median Rent $856
Owner-Occupied 85.8%
Renter-Occupied 14.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Meridian Early College High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.7%
Two or More Races 2.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1.5%
Black 1.5%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 399
Teachers (FTE) 22.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Meridian Early College High School?
Meridian Early College High School has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Meridian Early College High School?
Meridian Early College High School has 399 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1.
What grades does Meridian Early College High School serve?
Meridian Early College High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Meridian Early College High School receive per student?
Meridian Early College High School receives $15,960 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Meridian Early College High School in 48657 ▼
Avg Home Value
$223,788
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,026
1-Year Change
+10.9%
% Renters
14.2%

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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