This Year in the Meridian Joint School Distict

Student Enrollment increases by ,221 students will attend one of 28 elementary schools – 759 more than attended last year (a 4.9% increase) 16,221 students will attend one of 28 elementary schools – 759 more than attended last year (a 4.9% increase) 7,389 students will attend one of 8 middle schools – 281 more than attended last year (3.9%) 7,389 students will attend one of 8 middle schools – 281 more than attended last year (3.9%) 9,183 students will attend one of 7 high schools – 270 more than attended last year 9,183 students will attend one of 7 high schools – 270 more than attended last year The district has grown by 4,826 students in the last three years; if those students were their own school district, it would be the eleventh largest district in the state The district has grown by 4,826 students in the last three years; if those students were their own school district, it would be the eleventh largest district in the state This year in the Meridian School District

Galileo Math and Science Magnet Opens Galileo serves students in the Star/Eagle area Galileo serves students in the Star/Eagle area The school expands choice in the area of math and science The school expands choice in the area of math and science Students begin an engineering program in kindergarten Students begin an engineering program in kindergarten This year in the Meridian School District

Paramount Elementary Opens Prospect Elementary is located in the paramount subdivision Prospect Elementary is located in the paramount subdivision The site was donated by the Brighten corporation The site was donated by the Brighten corporation More than 650 students are attending More than 650 students are attending The school includes a core literacy magnet program. The school includes a core literacy magnet program. This year in the Meridian School District

Heritage Middle School Opens Heritage is the district’s 8 th middle school Heritage is the district’s 8 th middle school The school is located at the intersection of Meridian and McMillan The school is located at the intersection of Meridian and McMillan The school opened with 770 students The school opened with 770 students This year in the Meridian School District

Meridian Professional Technical Center The 52,000 square foot facility was part of the fall 2005 bond The 52,000 square foot facility was part of the fall 2005 bond Business partners contributed more than $250,000 in state of the art equipment Business partners contributed more than $250,000 in state of the art equipment 600 students are now enrolled in 600 students are now enrolled in WeldingWelding Agricultural scienceAgricultural science Auto technologyAuto technology This year in the Meridian School District

Renaissance Professional Technical High School This fall, students can take classes in: Construction Masonry Smart Home Technology Future programs will include: Emergency Medical Tech Fire Fighting Culinary Arts Pre-Engineering Law enforcement Construction management Civil Engineering Architectural Drafting

Rocky Mountain High School Construction on Rocky Mountain will allow the school to open for fall 2008 Construction on Rocky Mountain will allow the school to open for fall 2008 The school is designed for 1800 students The school is designed for 1800 students A parent committee is working on the school mascot A parent committee is working on the school mascot This year in the Meridian School District

New Magnet School Programs Christine Donnell School of the Arts will expand to 8 th grade Christine Donnell School of the Arts will expand to 8 th grade Summerwind Elementary is providing a math and science program Summerwind Elementary is providing a math and science program Paramount elementary is providing a core literacy program Paramount elementary is providing a core literacy program This year in the Meridian School District

Future Magnet Programs The district is looking to further expand educational choice by developing: The district is looking to further expand educational choice by developing: An art-based magnet to serve EagleAn art-based magnet to serve Eagle A foreign language magnet in the Centennial High attendance areaA foreign language magnet in the Centennial High attendance area Renaissance Magnet High School, which will offer the International Baccalaureate program at the District Services CenterRenaissance Magnet High School, which will offer the International Baccalaureate program at the District Services Center This year in the Meridian School District

Teachers This year our students will be taught by 1891 teachers; 105 are brand- new to the district. This year our students will be taught by 1891 teachers; 105 are brand- new to the district. 99% of these teachers are fully certified and highly qualified to teach in their subject area. 99% of these teachers are fully certified and highly qualified to teach in their subject area. The average elementary teacher will earn $40,911, meaning their income ranks 43rd out of the state’s 114 school districts. The average elementary teacher will earn $40,911, meaning their income ranks 43rd out of the state’s 114 school districts. The average secondary teacher will earn $40,781, ranking them 62nd out of 114 districts. The average secondary teacher will earn $40,781, ranking them 62nd out of 114 districts. This year in the Meridian School District

Support Staff Our teachers will be joined by 785 non-certified staff, the library aides, computer aids, special education aids, and bus drivers who work directly with students, plus the food service staff, custodians, and bus drivers Our teachers will be joined by 785 non-certified staff, the library aides, computer aids, special education aids, and bus drivers who work directly with students, plus the food service staff, custodians, and bus drivers The custodians will clean and maintain 4,262,000 square feet of building space and 795 acres of lawn The custodians will clean and maintain 4,262,000 square feet of building space and 795 acres of lawn The food service staff will serve 3,423,931 meals, approximately 2,000 per day, plus ala carte items and after school snacks The food service staff will serve 3,423,931 meals, approximately 2,000 per day, plus ala carte items and after school snacks More than 1241 substitutes will teach in our classrooms 27,060 days More than 1241 substitutes will teach in our classrooms 27,060 days This year in the Meridian School District

Transportation Bus drivers transport 15,100 students to school on 263 buses each day Bus drivers transport 15,100 students to school on 263 buses each day The bus fleet will log more than 3,100,000 miles The bus fleet will log more than 3,100,000 miles 18 of the buses are brand new; the oldest among the fleet first hit the road in of the buses are brand new; the oldest among the fleet first hit the road in 1987 This year in the Meridian School District

Students 51.82% are males % are males % are female % are female. 1.64% are black. 1.64% are black. 5.35% are Hispanic. 5.35% are Hispanic..8% are native American..8% are native American. 2.1% are Asian. 2.1% are Asian. This year in the Meridian School District

Students 10.2% will receive special education services. 10.2% will receive special education services. 4.5% qualify as gifted and talented. 4.5% qualify as gifted and talented. 4.5% are non-English speakers; in total they speak 62 different languages, including Acholi, Kizigua, Mai- mai, Tamil, and Urdu. 4.5% are non-English speakers; in total they speak 62 different languages, including Acholi, Kizigua, Mai- mai, Tamil, and Urdu % qualify for free and reduced lunch % qualify for free and reduced lunch. This year in the Meridian School District

Students 596 students are taking Chemistry. 596 students are taking Chemistry. 220 students are taking Physics 220 students are taking Physics 2839 students are taking Spanish students are taking Spanish. 824 are taking French 824 are taking French 287 students are taking Latin. 287 students are taking Latin students are taking art students are taking art. This year in the Meridian School District

Students 226 are taking AP Statistics 226 are taking AP Statistics 209 are taking AP History 209 are taking AP History 285 are taking AP Biology 285 are taking AP Biology 1325 are taking Band 1325 are taking Band 1822 are taking Choir 1822 are taking Choir 650 are taking Orchestra 650 are taking Orchestra This year in the Meridian School District

Students 124 are taking Drafting 124 are taking Drafting 182 are taking Small Gas Engines 182 are taking Small Gas Engines 175 are taking Agricultural Welding 175 are taking Agricultural Welding This year in the Meridian School District

Student Achievement On the 10 th grade Idaho Achievement Standards tests in Reading, Math, and Language Arts, a higher percentage of students are either Proficient of Advanced than any of the 8 largest districts in the state. On the 10 th grade Idaho Achievement Standards tests in Reading, Math, and Language Arts, a higher percentage of students are either Proficient of Advanced than any of the 8 largest districts in the state. This year in the Meridian School District

Student Achievement

Financial Data The districts central office and 43 schools will be managed by 112 administrators, making Meridian Joint School District’s administrative costs the second lowest in the state of Idaho The district’s revenue per pupil will be $4,958; the state average is $5,950 per student This year in the Meridian School District