Best Schools in Meriden, IA
Meriden, IA has 10 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,678 students. On average they score 75% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Meriden meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Meriden, IA
The top high schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mmcru High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
2. South O'brien Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 252 Students
3. Washington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
4. River Valley Junior- Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
Best Middle Schools in Meriden, IA
The top middle schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherokee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 355 Students
2. Remsen-union Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Remsen-union Comm School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Meriden, IA
The top elementary schools in Meriden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mmcru Marcus Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcus-meriden-cleghorn Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 183 Students
2. South O'brien Elem Sch Primghar Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South O'brien Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 324 Students
3. River Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students
4. Cherokee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cherokee Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 492 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Meriden, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Meriden, IA has a total population of 567 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Meriden, IA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Meriden, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Meriden, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Meriden, IA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Meriden, IA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Meriden, IA
How many schools are in Meriden, IA?
Meriden, IA has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,678 students in total.
How do schools in Meriden perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Meriden score 75% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Meriden meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Meriden?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 62%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
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