GEM PREP: MERIDIAN SOUTH vs MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY
MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 5.0/10.
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN SOUTH
Deary, ID
5.0/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8thCharter
437 students
MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY
Meridian, ID
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
485 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | GEM PREP: MERIDIAN SOUTH | MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.0 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 9.1 |
| Growth Score | — | 8.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 0.1% | 23.3% |
| Environment Score | 3.7 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #530 of 719 | #112 of 719 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | GEM PREP: MERIDIAN SOUTH | MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | — | 83.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | — | 91.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | GEM PREP: MERIDIAN SOUTH | MARY MCPHERSON ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 437 | 485 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 24.3:1 | 19.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 23.3% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 9.4% | 15.9% |
| District | GEM PREP: MERIDIAN SOUTH LLC | JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 |
| City | Deary | Meridian |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Deary (83823) | Meridian (83642) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $76,023 | $96,361 |
| Median Home Value | $414,000 | $492,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,172 | $1,629 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.6% | 43.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | 5.6% |
| Avg Commute | — | 22 min |