MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Meridian Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Kent School District school district, located in Kent, WA with about 613 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Meridian Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Meridian Middle School, located in Kent, Washington, is a key part of the Kent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a residential area of the East Hill community. The campus is designed to support the academic and social-emotional development of adolescents, offering a variety of core curriculum subjects alongside elective opportunities intended to help students explore their interests and prepare for the transition to high school.
The school is known for its focus on cultivating a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, safety, and community involvement. As part of a diverse and growing school district, Meridian Middle School generally works to provide a range of inclusive educational resources and extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and academic support services, aimed at fostering a well-rounded middle school experience for its student body.
For more information, contact Meridian Middle School at (253) 373-7383 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kent, WA 98031-3612
(253) 373-7383
MERIDIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kent, WA with about 613 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kent School District
- Total Students:
- 613
- Teachers:
- 31.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 613 students
- Asian
- 27.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.9%
- White
- 22.8%
- Black or African American
- 11.9%
- Two or more races
- 8.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 3.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.0%
- Male
- 52.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.