Meridian Special Programs

214 W Laurel Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Meridian Special Programs serves 26 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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Meridian Special Programs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Meridian Special Programs's student population of 26 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
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Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Meridian Special Programs is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
American Indian
4%
1%
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Hispanic
19%
27%
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White
73%
47%
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Two or more races
4%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.43
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(22-23)
7.7%
34.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Trojans

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Meridian Special Programs?
26 students attend Meridian Special Programs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Meridian Special Programs students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Meridian Special Programs offer ?
Meridian Special Programs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Meridian Special Programs part of?
Meridian Special Programs is part of Meridian School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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