Meridian ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Bosque County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 54.4% white and 77.2% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Rural
NCES Type
Rural-Remote
ESC Region
Waco
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$53,109
in 2025,
up
$6,963
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,149per year
-$7,279
since 2015
State918thof 1,081
Region58thof 71
Peers268thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,442per year
+$5,078
since 2015
State1,076thof 1,182
Region74thof 80
Peers373rdof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,990per year
+$10,663
since 2015
State764thof 1,191
Region48thof 81
Peers235thof 463
All teachers
$53,109per year
+$6,963
since 2015
State995thof 1,201
Region69thof 81
Peers341stof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,149per year
State918thof 1,081
Region58thof 71
Peers268thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$41,442per year
State1,076thof 1,182
Region74thof 80
Peers373rdof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,990per year
State764thof 1,191
Region48thof 81
Peers235thof 463
All teachers
$53,109per year
State995thof 1,201
Region69thof 81
Peers341stof 463
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.