Gem Prep: Meridian North

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Gem Prep: Meridian North is a public charter school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades KG-10 with a total enrollment of 392 students. The school has a diverse student population, with 76.28% White, 17.09% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups.

Gem Prep: Meridian North significantly outperforms the state average in ISAT proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 64.6% proficiency in Math (vs. 42.2% statewide) and 74.5% proficiency in English Language Arts (vs. 53.3% statewide). The school's 3rd and 7th grade Math proficiency rates are particularly impressive at 75% and 87% respectively, well above the state averages. Gem Prep: Meridian North also outperforms the state in Science proficiency, with 47.3% of students scoring proficient or better compared to 41.2% statewide. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 8.5% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of around 10-15%.

Gem Prep: Meridian North outperforms most of the nearby charter schools in academic proficiency, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. For example, the school's Math proficiency rate of 64.6% is significantly higher than Vision Charter School (48.9%), Gem Prep: Online School (61.2%), and Gem Prep: Meridian (71.8%). In English Language Arts, Gem Prep: Meridian North's 74.5% proficiency rate is also higher than the nearby charter schools. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is much lower than the virtual/online schools in the area, such as Gem Prep: Online School (3.9%) and Nampa Online Virtual Academy (20.0%), suggesting that the in-person learning environment at Gem Prep: Meridian North may be more effective at keeping students engaged and attending school regularly.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-10

 5390 North McDermott Road
       Meridian, ID  83642


(208) 917-9150

District: Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  21.7 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Compare Details Gem Prep: Meridian North ranks better than 81.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gem Prep: Meridian North ranks better than 87.8% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gem Prep: Meridian North:

SchoolDigger ranks Gem Prep: Meridian North 55th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Gem Prep: Meridian North in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gem Prep: Meridian North 20th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Gem Prep: Meridian North in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gem Prep: Meridian North

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Gem Prep: Meridian North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.42 55th 301 81.7%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Gem Prep: Meridian North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.12 25th 135 81.5%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gem Prep: Meridian North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 86.46 20th 164 87.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Gem Prep: Meridian North

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 85.64 10th 81 87.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Gem Prep: Meridian North

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 163 0 4 36 0 0 13 0 216
2023 299 5 4 67 1 1 15 0 392

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

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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 North

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 216 13.0 16.6 n/a
2023 392 18.0 21.7 n/a

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 North

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 216 13.0 16.6 n/a
2023 392 18.0 21.7 n/a

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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Gem Prep: Meridian North ranks 55th of 301 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Gem Prep: Meridian North.

Students at Gem Prep: Meridian North are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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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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