Meridian Isd, TX - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Meridian Isd

Meridian ISD is a small district serving prekindergarten through twelfth grade in rural Bosque County, Texas. The district spans two main communities: Meridian and Clifton. With an enrollment of roughly three hundred students distributed across two schools—Meridian Elementary and Meridian High School—this is a compact, intimate setting where students move through their entire K-12 journey with many of the same peers and staff.

The district's academic performance shows considerable strain, particularly in mathematics. Across elementary and middle grades tested in reading and math, proficiency rates fall well below what would indicate a strong pathway. In reading, third grade shows moderate proficiency, but by fourth grade it drops sharply and remains low through middle school; in mathematics, proficiency is severely limited at every grade level, with middle school grades showing essentially no students meeting proficiency benchmarks. Reading tends to perform better than math overall, with some solid results in upper elementary and middle grades, though mastery-level performance is sparse across the board. Science results are mixed, with respectable performance in eighth grade but notably weaker results in fifth grade. When compared to the other districts in Bosque County, Meridian ISD ranks in the bottom quartile for overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades.

The district has not reported a graduation rate, which may reflect either missing data or the small size of its high school cohorts. Parents should ask the school directly about high school completion and college or career readiness pathways available to students.

The student population is diverse in racial and ethnic composition, with white students making up roughly half the enrollment and Hispanic students roughly a third. A small number of Asian and Black students also attend. The district does not report rates for free and reduced-price lunch eligibility or English learner enrollment, so it is unclear what share of students face economic hardship or speak English as a second language; a parent may want to ask about these demographics and the supports available for those student populations.

Housing in the district's zip codes is affordable by state standards. Home values are modest and have remained relatively stable. This appears to be a low-cost-of-living rural area where families may find reasonable housing costs, though the area is not experiencing population growth.

Chronic absenteeism in the district sits slightly above the county median, which suggests attendance challenges that may warrant attention. The district spends per pupil at a rate in the upper range compared to its county peers, indicating that budget is not the constraint; rather, how resources are deployed and instruction is delivered may warrant scrutiny.

No major recent bond elections, tax-rate changes, or curriculum shifts emerged from recent reporting about the district, suggesting a period of relative stability in operations and governance.

For families considering this district, the primary consideration is the weak academic performance, especially in mathematics and the foundation skills tested in early grades. Parents of students with learning needs should explore what interventions and support structures exist. Families drawn to small-town life and close-knit school communities may value the size and setting, but they should enter with clear eyes about the academic headwinds and consider what supplemental support they may need to provide.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

344

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 35%

Black 6%

White 55%

Asian 1%

Two+ 3%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

50%

—

Gr 4

20%

Gr 5

31%

50%

Gr 6

43%

50%

Gr 7

47%

38%

Gr 8

22%

—

Math

Gr 3

25%

—

Gr 4

20%

Gr 5

12%

25%

Gr 6

17%

Gr 7

38%

Gr 8

—

Science

Gr 5

13%

Gr 8

22%

—

Social studies

Gr 8

22%

—

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

34%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

17%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

35%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

10%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

29%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

10%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

67%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

17%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

42%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

15%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

MERIDIAN H S

MERIDIAN EL

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

22%

Grade 3

Grade 4

16%

Grade 5

Grade 6

15%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

50%

Grade 3

Grade 4

38%

Grade 5

44%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

32%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

13%

Grade 5

32%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

23%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$252,534

Year-over-year change-0.7%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$227K to $265K

vs. state typical0.84x

vs. national typical0.69x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
76665	Meridian	$265K	+1.0%	68.0%
76634	Clifton	$227K	-4.1%	32.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,274/mo

Home price / national median income3.0x

Comparison

State typical home value$302,187 (-2.0% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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