Meridian Middle School
Lynden, WA · Meridian School District · Grades 6-8
140th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
Meridian Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Middle School 140th of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Meridian Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 332 students tested
Meridian Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 359 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 60.2% | ▼ 10.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.1% | 23.7% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Asian | 6.5% | 7.2% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 7.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Meridian Middle School
Typical home value $627K in zip 98264 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Meridian Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Lynden Middle SchoolLynden School District · 6.4 mi away180th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 6Nooksack Valley Middle SchoolNooksack Valley School District · 6.4 mi away185th of 381
ELA 40% · Math 41% - 4Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 6.8 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% · Math 28% - 6Vista Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 7.2 mi away178th of 381
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 8Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 7.8 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% · Math 51% - 5Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 8.3 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 9Kulshan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 8.6 mi away66th of 381
ELA 66% · Math 52% - 2Mount Baker Junior HighMount Baker School District · 10.5 mi away311th of 381
ELA 32% · Math 19%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Meridian Middle School in?
Meridian Middle School is part of the Meridian School District district in Lynden, Washington.
Is Meridian Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Middle School 140th of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Meridian Middle School?
White 60%, Hispanic 24%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 7% (359 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Meridian Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98264 is $627K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 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.