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#51 of 719 schools in ID

Top 7% in state

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

Elementary School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID

A Joint School District No. 2 elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1825 CHATEAU DRIVE, Meridian, ID 83646

  • Math 65% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 71% proficient (2022)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$9,276
Chronic Absenteeism14.5%

Students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency65%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency71%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 68% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
70%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Barbara Morgan Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated722/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meridian), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,040

Median home value

$488,000

Median rent

$1,814/mo

College educated

44.1%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

6.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83646; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Doral Academy of IdahoCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–80.6 mi320Compare →
Chaparral ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.3 mi531Compare →
Meridian Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–51.3 mi436Compare →
Ponderosa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.4 mi433Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Joint School District No. 2

Schools in district
61
Rank in district
#11 of 60
District spending per student
$9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is a public elementary school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #51 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

What grades does Barbara Morgan Stem Academy serve?

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Barbara Morgan Stem Academy rank in ID?

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy ranks #51 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Barbara Morgan Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbara Morgan Stem Academy has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Barbara Morgan Stem Academy a charter school?

No, Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Barbara Morgan Stem Academy a Title I school?

No, Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?

23.3% of students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
434
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.5%
Area population (ZIP 83646)
74,522
Area average commute
22.8 min
Area median age
37.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83646; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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