Meridian Middle School

560 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

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.

560

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	144
Black	83
Asian	164
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	15

Asian
164 (29.3 %)
Hispanic
144 (25.8 %)
White
104 (18.6 %)
Black
83 (14.8 %)
Two or More
49 (8.8 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Kent School District
Phone:	(253)373-7383
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 290

Grade 8 270