Mary Mcpherson Elementary School

1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Mcpherson Elementary School 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 59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20% in ID
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mary Mcpherson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Mary Mcpherson Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
445 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Mary Mcpherson Elementary School 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 Mary Mcpherson Elementary School is 0.36, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#107 out of 707 schools
(Top 20%)
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59%
40%
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62%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
11%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
79%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mary Mcpherson Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Mary Mcpherson Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Mcpherson Elementary Schoolis 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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Mary Mcpherson Elementary School?
445 students attend Mary Mcpherson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mary Mcpherson Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Mcpherson Elementary School?
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mary Mcpherson Elementary School offer ?
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Mcpherson Elementary School part of?
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School is part of Joint School District No. 2.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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