Meridianville Middle School ranked #412 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #189 in 2019, reflecting a downward trend in state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Reading proficiency was 62%, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency was 25%, lower than the state average of 30%; science proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 680 students in 2022 to 724 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 51%, indicating stable diversity at this Berkeley Heights public middle school.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 1,058 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 in the latest full reporting year.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,100 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridianville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Meridianville Middle School's student population of 1,100 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,100 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Meridianville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridianville Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#412 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
31%
31%
White
47%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridianville Middle School's ranking?
Meridianville Middle School is ranked #412 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Meridianville Middle School often compared to?
Meridianville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Monrovia Middle School, Sparkman Middle School, Buckhorn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Meridianville Middle School?
1,100 students attend Meridianville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Meridianville Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meridianville Middle School?
Meridianville Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridianville Middle School offer ?
Meridianville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridianville Middle School part of?
Meridianville Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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