Meridian Elementary School
Mounds, IL · Meridian CUSD 101 · Grades PK - 5
1,837th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 13%▼ Declining
Meridian Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Elementary School 1,837th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 13% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 18th in 2019 to 13th in 2025 — declining.
Meridian Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Meridian Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 232 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.2% | 47.0% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| White | 35.4% | 38.4% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.4% | 11.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.0% | 3.0% | ▲ 3.0 pts |
Elementary schools near Meridian Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Cairo Elementary SchoolCairo USD 1 · 8.2 mi away
- 5Century Elementary SchoolCentury CUSD 100 · 10.5 mi away1,054th of 2,105
ELA 43% - 2Egyptian Elem SchoolEgyptian CUSD 5 · 10.9 mi away1,819th of 2,105
ELA 21% - 2Dongola Elementary SchoolDongola USD 66 · 16.3 mi away1,728th of 2,105
ELA 27% · Math 21% - 7Maple Grove Elem SchoolJoppa-Maple Grove UD 38 · 18.4 mi away745th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 46% - 4Cypress Elem SchoolCypress SD 64 · 18.4 mi away1,348th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 10Franklin Elem SchoolMassac UD 1 · 22.5 mi away89th of 2,105
ELA 81% · Math 79% - 9Jonesboro Elem SchoolCounty of Union Sch Dist No43 · 22.8 mi away286th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Meridian Elementary School in?
Meridian Elementary School is part of the Meridian CUSD 101 district in Mounds, Illinois.
Is Meridian Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Elementary School 1,837th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 13% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Meridian Elementary School?
Black 47%, White 38%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 3% (232 students, 2023–24).
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.