Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Gem Prep Nampa 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 49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gem Prep Nampa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gem Prep Nampa's student population of 514 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Gem Prep Nampa 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 Nampa is 0.54, which is more 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
#394 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
35%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
58%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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 Nampa's ranking?
Gem Prep Nampa is ranked #394 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 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Gem Prep Nampa?
514 students attend Gem Prep Nampa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Gem Prep Nampa students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gem Prep Nampa?
Gem Prep Nampa has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gem Prep Nampa offer ?
Gem Prep Nampa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gem Prep Nampa part of?
Gem Prep Nampa is part of Gem Prep: Nampa LLC School District.
School Reviews
5 3/26/2020
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