Serving 437 students in grades Kindergarten-11, Gem Prep: Pocatello School ranks in the bottom 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 42% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
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: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Gem Prep: Pocatello School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 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
#364 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gem Prep: Pocatello 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gem Prep: Pocatello 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/151000/151424/gem-prep-pocatello-school-chart-0qe7fM.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
15%
19%
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Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
74%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Gem Prep: Pocatello School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Gem Prep: Pocatello School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/151000/151424/gem-prep-pocatello-school-chart-baU8LGx.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
49%
25%
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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 #364 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% 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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