Average Teacher Salary in Meridian Public School District
The average teacher salary in Meridian Public School District is $38,654.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $24,470 | $14,660 | $16,070 | $21,220 | $33,010 | $38,650 |
| Kindergarten | $41,520 | $32,200 | $35,950 | $41,060 | $47,860 | $52,670 |
| Elementary | $43,910 | $32,830 | $36,680 | $43,360 | $50,830 | $57,980 |
| Middle school | $40,170 | $29,960 | $34,390 | $39,170 | $46,300 | $51,770 |
| High school | $43,200 | $31,930 | $36,020 | $42,500 | $50,380 | $57,690 |
How to Become a Teacher in Meridian Public School District
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General Facts
- Staff: 981
- Full time teachers: 466
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 12 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 144
- Instructional Coordinators: 19
- Elementary Teachers: 190
- Kindergarten Teachers: 29
- Pre-K Teachers: 11
- High School Teachers: 173
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 6,559
Information on Schools within Meridian Public School District
Elementary Schools within the Meridian Public School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Crestwood Elementary School
730 Crestwood Dr
Meridian, MS 39301 601-484-4971
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12 to 1 | 27 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Oakland Heights Elementary School
601 59th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307 601-484-4983
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15 to 1 | 39 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Parkview Elementary School
1225 26th St
Meridian, MS 39305 601-484-4990
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14 to 1 | 28 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Poplar Springs Elementary School
4101 27th Ave
Meridian, MS 39305 601-484-4450
|
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16 to 1 | 37 | Kindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
T J Harris Elementary
3951 12th St
Meridian, MS 39307 601-484-4464
|
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15 to 1 | 43 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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West Hills Elementary School
4100 32nd St
Meridian, MS 39307 601-484-4472
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15 to 1 | 33 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
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Witherspoon Elementary School
1516 12th Ave
Meridian, MS 39301 601-484-4475
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13 to 1 | 23 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Meridian Public School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
George Washington Carver Middle
900 44th Ave
Meridian, MS 39307 601-484-4482
|
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12 to 1 | 34 | 6th Grade | 7th Grade |
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Kate Griffin Junior High School
2814 Davis St
Meridian, MS 39301 601-484-4073
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17 to 1 | 25 | 8th Grade | 9th Grade |
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Magnolia Middle School
1350 24th St
Meridian, MS 39305 601-484-4060
|
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15 to 1 | 35 | 6th Grade | 7th Grade |
|
Northwest Junior High School
4400 32nd St
Meridian, MS 39307 601-484-4094
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14 to 1 | 42 | 8th Grade | 9th Grade |
High Schools within the Meridian Public School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Meridian High School
2320 32nd St
Meridian, MS 39305 601-482-3191
|
|
13 to 1 | 93 | 10th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $15,255
- Median family income: $31,062
- Median male income: $22,622
- Median female income: $13,752
- Median income of a renter: $14,952
- Median income of a home owner: $33,837
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 4,220 1,910 1,795 1,485 705
