Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-10, Gem Prep Meridian North ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gem Prep Meridian North ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gem Prep Meridian North's student population of 475 students has grown by 119% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 76% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Gem Prep Meridian North ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gem Prep Meridian North is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#29 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
75%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gem Prep Meridian North's ranking?
Gem Prep Meridian North is ranked #29 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Gem Prep Meridian North often compared to?
Gem Prep Meridian Northis often viewed alongside schools like Compass Public Charter School, Galileo Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Gem Prep Meridian North?
475 students attend Gem Prep Meridian North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Gem Prep Meridian North students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gem Prep Meridian North?
Gem Prep Meridian North has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gem Prep Meridian North offer ?
Gem Prep Meridian North offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-10
What school district is Gem Prep Meridian North part of?
Gem Prep Meridian North is part of Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC School District.
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