Meridian Middle School
Lynden, WA · Meridian School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, fringe
140th of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
861 TEN MILE ROAD, Lynden, WA 98264
(360)398-2291NCES ID 530501000767Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 332 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 359 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.1% | 60.2% | ▼ 13.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.3% | 23.7% | ▲ 8.4 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 7.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 7.2% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.6% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $627K in zip 98264 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Meridian Middle School
- #180Lynden Middle SchoolLynden School District · 6.4 mi away180th of 381
ELA 49% ▼5 · Math 35% ▼4Compare - #185Nooksack Valley Middle SchoolNooksack Valley School District · 6.4 mi away185th of 381
ELA 40% ▼14 · Math 41% ▲2Compare - #241Shuksan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 6.8 mi away241st of 381
ELA 42% ▼12 · Math 28% ▼11Compare - #178Vista Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 7.2 mi away178th of 381
ELA 49% ▼5 · Math 35% ▼4Compare - #92Whatcom Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 7.8 mi away92nd of 381
ELA 57% ▲3 · Math 51% ▲12Compare - #210Horizon Middle SchoolFerndale School District · 8.3 mi away210th of 381
ELA 44% ▼10 · Math 33% ▼6Compare - #66Kulshan Middle SchoolBellingham School District · 8.6 mi away66th of 381
ELA 66% ▲12 · Math 52% ▲13Compare - #311Mount Baker Junior HighMount Baker School District · 10.5 mi away311th of 381
ELA 32% ▼22 · Math 19% ▼20Compare
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.