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Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 458 students in Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District.
Public School in Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
1 School
799 Schools
# Students
458 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
41%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.2%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
78%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,070 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has declined by 55% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,118 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has declined by 55% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,754 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$3,545 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,070
$11,927
Spending / Student
$6,118
$11,263
Best Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Gem Prep Meridian South
Charter School
1925 Lake Hazel Road
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Deary, ID 83823
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-10 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District?
Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District manages 1 public schools serving 458 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District?
78% of Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District?
Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,118 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has declined by 55% over four school years.
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