Meridian Elem School
Blue Mound, IL · Meridian CUSD 15 · Grades PK - 5
1,096th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 48%· Stable
Meridian Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Elem School 1,096th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 48th in 2025.
Meridian Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Meridian Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 477 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.0% | 92.7% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 4.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Meridian Elem School
Typical home value $148K in zip 62513 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Meridian Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Gregory IntermediateCentral A & M CUD 21 · 7 mi away881st of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 44% - –Sangamon Valley Primary SchoolSangamon Valley CUSD 9 · 11 mi away
- 1Ellsworth Dansby Jr. Magnet SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 11.1 mi away2,077th of 2,105
ELA 17% · Math 6% - 1South Shores Elem SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 12.1 mi away2,070th of 2,105
ELA 11% - 1Dennis Lab SchoolDecatur SD 61 · 12.1 mi away2,100th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 5% - 8Sangamon Valley Intermediate SchoolSangamon Valley CUSD 9 · 12.5 mi away552nd of 2,105
ELA 65% · Math 53% - –North Elem SchoolTaylorville CUSD 3 · 13.1 mi away
- –Bond PrimaryCentral A & M CUD 21 · 13.1 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Meridian Elem School in?
Meridian Elem School is part of the Meridian CUSD 15 district in Blue Mound, Illinois.
Is Meridian Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Elem School 1,096th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Meridian Elem School?
White 93%, Two or more races 4%, Black 2%, Hispanic 1% (477 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Meridian Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62513 is $148K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.