Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gem Prep Meridian 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 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher 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 22% 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-12
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gem Prep Meridian 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's student population of 480 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 118% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gem Prep Meridian ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gem Prep Meridian is 0.38, 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
#78 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
78%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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's ranking?
Gem Prep Meridian is ranked #78 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Gem Prep Meridian often compared to?
Gem Prep Meridianis 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?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Gem Prep Meridian?
480 students attend Gem Prep Meridian.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gem Prep Meridian students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gem Prep Meridian?
Gem Prep Meridian has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gem Prep Meridian offer ?
Gem Prep Meridian offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gem Prep Meridian part of?
Gem Prep Meridian is part of Gem Prep: Meridian LLC School District.
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