Meridian Public School District
- 1019 25TH AVE
- MERIDIAN, MS 39301
- (601) 483-6271
5 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 65.9% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,391 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.1 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 14 | - |
| Number of Students | 6,559 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 466 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 6,559 | 14.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 181 |
| Kindergarten Students | 546 |
| 1st Grade Students | 539 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 524 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 550 |
| 4th Grade Students | 541 |
| 5th Grade Students | 421 |
| 6th Grade Students | 460 |
| 7th Grade Students | 391 |
| 8th Grade Students | 494 |
| 9th Grade Students | 462 |
| 10th Grade Students | 418 |
| 11th Grade Students | 414 |
| 12th Grade Students | 367 |
| Ungraded Students | 124 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 48 |
| Hispanic | 84 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 5,507 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 769 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 3,169 |
| Female | 3,244 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 466 | 14.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 190 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 173 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 62 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 144 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 19 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 35 |
| Elementary | 8 |
| Secondary | 10 |
| Other | 18 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 11 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 308 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 7 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 30 |
| School Administrators | 23 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| Student Support Services | 19 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 208 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $57,897,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $18,667,000 | 32.2% |
| Property Tax | $15,543,000 | 26.8% |
| Other School Systems | $156,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $10,000 | 0.02% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $31,000 | 0.05% |
| School Lunch | $405,000 | 0.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $582,000 | 1.0% |
| Rents and Royalties | $18,000 | 0.03% |
| Sale of Property | $142,000 | 0.2% |
| Interest Earnings | $895,000 | 1.5% |
| Private Contributions | $178,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $707,000 | 1.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $29,605,000 | 51.1% |
| General Formula Assistance | $28,058,000 | 48.5% |
| Special Education Programs | $97,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $694,000 | 1.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $515,000 | 0.9% |
| School Lunch Programs | $17,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $224,000 | 0.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $9,625,000 | 16.6% |
| Through State - Title I | $3,528,000 | 6.1% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,402,000 | 2.4% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $39,000 | 0.07% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $13,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $119,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,844,000 | 4.9% |
| Through State - Other | $1,615,000 | 2.8% |
| Direct - Other | $65,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $54,928,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $34,076,000 | 62.0% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $17,019,000 | 31.0% |
| Student Support | $2,820,000 | 4.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,523,000 | 4.4% |
| General Administration Support | $1,256,000 | 2.2% |
| School Administration Support | $3,174,000 | 5.5% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,504,000 | 7.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,534,000 | 2.6% |
| Other Support Services | $1,208,000 | 2.1% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $3,833,000 | 7.0% |
| Food Services | $3,460,000 | 6.0% |
| Other Services | $373,000 | 0.6% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 65.9% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 292 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 33 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 119 | 6.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Meridian Public School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 14
- Students: 6,559
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 466
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| CRESTWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
730 Crestwood Dr
Meridian, MS Public | PK-5 | 417 | 16.4 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
900 44th Ave
Meridian, MS Public | 6-8 | 476 | 12.7 |  Review This School |
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| KATE GRIFFIN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
2814 Davis St
Meridian, MS Public | 8-9 | - | - |  1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1350 24th St
Meridian, MS Public | 6-8 | 333 | 9.9 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MARION PARK COMPLEX SCHOOL | ||||
2815 25th St
Meridian, MS Public | KG-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MERIDIAN HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2320 32nd St
Meridian, MS Public | 9-12 | 1,683 | 13.3 | Review This School |
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| NORTHWEST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4400 32nd St
Meridian, MS Public | 6-8 | 569 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| OAKLAND HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS Public | PK-5 | 535 | 15.5 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PARKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1225 26th St
Meridian, MS Public | PK-5 | 581 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| POPLAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4101 27th Ave
Meridian, MS Public | PK-5 | 564 | 15.4 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| ROSS COLLINS VOCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
2640 24th Ave
Meridian, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| T J HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3951 12th St
Meridian, MS Public | PK-5 | 718 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| WEST HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
4100 32nd St
Meridian, MS Public | PK-5 | 537 | 16.4 | Review This School |
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| WITHERSPOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1516 12th Ave
Meridian, MS Public | PK-5 | - | - | Review This School |
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