Meridian Middle School

382 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Meridian Middle School, located at 861 Ten Mile Road in Lynden, Washington, serves as a key educational hub for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Meridian School District. Nestled in a rural-suburban setting, the school focuses on fostering a supportive transition between elementary and high school. The campus is designed to provide a comprehensive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of personal responsibility during the formative middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Meridian Middle School is known for integrating community values with modern educational standards. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs, aimed at helping students discover their interests and build collaborative skills. With a commitment to preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond, the faculty and staff prioritize maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere that encourages every student to reach their full potential.

382

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meridian Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	90
Black	1
Asian	26
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
235 (61.5 %)
Hispanic
90 (23.6 %)
Two or More
27 (7.1 %)
Asian
26 (6.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Meridian School District
Phone:	(360)398-2291
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 6 129

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 132