Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Gem Prep: Meridian ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gem Prep: Meridian ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Gem Prep: Meridian's student population of 494 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gem Prep: Meridian ranks within the top 20% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gem Prep: Meridian is 0.40, 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
#77 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
76%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
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 Gem Prep: Meridian's ranking?
Gem Prep: Meridian is ranked #77 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Gem Prep: Meridian often compared to?
Gem Prep: Meridianis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Public Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Gem Prep: Meridian?
494 students attend Gem Prep: Meridian.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gem Prep: Meridian students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gem Prep: Meridian?
Gem Prep: Meridian has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gem Prep: Meridian offer ?
Gem Prep: Meridian offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Gem Prep: Meridian part of?
Gem Prep: Meridian is part of Gem Prep: Meridian LLC School District.
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