Gem Prep: Meridian

Summary:

Gem Prep: Meridian is a public charter school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 454 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic achievement, particularly in ISAT (Idaho Standards Achievement Test) scores and graduation rates.

Gem Prep: Meridian's academic performance is truly impressive, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts significantly higher than the state averages. For example, the school's 3rd grade ISAT Math proficiency rate is 83.7%, compared to the state average of 49.6%. Additionally, Gem Prep: Meridian's overall ISAT English Language Arts proficiency rate is 84.3%, compared to the state average of 53.3%. The school's 100% four-year graduation rate is also significantly higher than the state average. While Gem Prep: Meridian's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, it remains lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Gem Prep: Meridian outperforms Nampa Online Virtual Academy and Inspire Virtual Charter School in academic performance and graduation rates. Another Gem Prep school in the area, Gem Prep: Meridian North, also demonstrates strong academic performance. Compass Public Charter School, located closer to Gem Prep: Meridian, has similar high academic performance and a lower chronic absenteeism rate. While Gem Prep: Meridian's spending per student of $8,768 in 2018-2019 is higher than some nearby charter schools, its student-teacher ratio of 20.6 in 2022-2023 is also higher than some of its counterparts.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2750 Gala Street
       Meridian, ID  83642


(208) 917-9150

District: Gem Prep: Meridian LLC

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,768 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  454

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.4%
Hispanic:
11.7%
African American:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gem Prep: Meridian ranks better than 93.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gem Prep: Meridian ranks better than 94.5% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gem Prep: Meridian ranks better than 95% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.83. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Gem Prep: Meridian freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gem Prep: Meridian is $8,768.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gem Prep: Meridian:

SchoolDigger ranks Gem Prep: Meridian 19th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Gem Prep: Meridian in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Gem Prep: Meridian 9th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Gem Prep: Meridian in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Gem Prep: Meridian 8th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Gem Prep: Meridian in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gem Prep: Meridian

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 92.41 19th 301 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gem Prep: Meridian

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.35 9th 164 94.5%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gem Prep: Meridian

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Rank History for all high school students at Gem Prep: Meridian

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.83 8th 159 95.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gem Prep: Meridian

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.86 2nd 35 94.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Gem Prep: Meridian

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 94.37 4th 66 93.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Gem Prep: Meridian

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.10 1st 66 98.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Gem Prep: Meridian

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.38 3rd 55 94.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at Gem Prep: Meridian

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.12 6th 78 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Gem Prep: Meridian Test Scores
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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Open Quote This was a terrible school. I taught there. Students were on their computers all day, and they were very poorly behaved. Students were sent home all the time for the dumbest stuff.
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Is a joke! Don’t waste your time! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gem Prep: Meridian

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 213 2 4 29 2 2 11 0 263
2020 307 6 5 41 8 3 11 0 381
2021 376 8 1 50 7 2 22 0 466
2022 373 6 4 61 4 2 44 0 494
2023 356 15 9 53 3 4 14 0 454

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gem Prep: Meridian

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 263 11.4 23.0 42.6
2020 381 16.5 23.0 36.5
2021 466 19.0 24.5 31.1
2022 494 22.0 22.4 26.1
2023 454 22.0 20.6 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gem Prep: Meridian

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 263 11.4 23.0 42.6
2020 381 16.5 23.0 36.5
2021 466 19.0 24.5 31.1
2022 494 22.0 22.4 26.1
2023 454 22.0 20.6 30.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gem Prep: Meridian

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $937 (10.7%) $7,831 (89.3%) $8,768

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gem Prep: Meridian

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Total Students263454
 72.6%
African American215
 650%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic2953
 82.8%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White213356
 67.1%
Two or More Races1114
 27.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%30.8%
 11.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gem Prep: Meridian

Yes. Gem Prep: Meridian ranks in the top 6.3% of Idaho alternative schools.

Students at Gem Prep: Meridian are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 454 students attended Gem Prep: Meridian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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