Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Meridian Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Meridian Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Meridian Academy's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Meridian Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Meridian Academy is 0.25, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Meridian Academy's ranking?
Meridian Academy is ranked #651 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Meridian Academy often compared to?
Meridian Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Rebound School Of Opportunity by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Meridian Academy?
The graduation rate of Meridian Academy is 70-79%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Meridian Academy?
174 students attend Meridian Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Meridian Academy students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Meridian Academy?
Meridian Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Meridian Academy offer ?
Meridian Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Meridian Academy part of?
Meridian Academy is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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