Gem Prep: Online School

2750 East Gala Street
Meridian, ID 83642
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Gem Prep: Online School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in ID)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gem Prep: Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Gem Prep: Online School's student population of 312 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Gem Prep: Online School ranks within the top 5% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gem Prep: Online School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ID)
#26 out of 707 schools
(Top 5%)
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64%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gem Prep: Online School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
81%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gem Prep: Online School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
84%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Gem Prep: Online School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-89%
79%
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Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
25%
25%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
81%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gem Prep: Online School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gem Prep: Online School's ranking?
Gem Prep: Online School is ranked #26 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Gem Prep: Online School often compared to?
Gem Prep: Online Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inspire Virtual Charter School, Virtual School House by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gem Prep: Online School?
The graduation rate of Gem Prep: Online School is 80-89%, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Gem Prep: Online School?
312 students attend Gem Prep: Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Gem Prep: Online School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gem Prep: Online School?
Gem Prep: Online School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gem Prep: Online School offer ?
Gem Prep: Online School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gem Prep: Online School part of?
Gem Prep: Online School is part of Gem Prep: Online LLC School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Online School/Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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