Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Gem Prep: Pocatello School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-11
- Enrollment: 437 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gem Prep: Pocatello School's student population of 437 students has grown by 136% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 175% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-11
Total Students
437 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gem Prep: Pocatello School ranks within the top 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gem Prep: Pocatello School is 0.47, which is more 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
#321 out of 707 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
49%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gem Prep: Pocatello School's ranking?
Gem Prep: Pocatello School is ranked #321 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Gem Prep: Pocatello School?
437 students attend Gem Prep: Pocatello School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gem Prep: Pocatello School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gem Prep: Pocatello School?
Gem Prep: Pocatello School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gem Prep: Pocatello School offer ?
Gem Prep: Pocatello School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-11
What school district is Gem Prep: Pocatello School part of?
Gem Prep: Pocatello School is part of Gem Prep: Pocatello LLC School District.
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