Excellent
#16 of 719 schools in ID
Top 2% in state
Gem Prep: Online School
School · Gem Prep: Online Llc · Meridian, ID
A charter school in Meridian, ID where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2750 EAST GALA STREET, Meridian, ID 83642
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gem Prep: Online School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 27 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gem Prep: Online School 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$96,361
Median home value
$492,300
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Prep: MeridianCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Idaho Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,541 | Compare → |
| Virtual School HouseEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 454 | Compare → |
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.
Gem Prep: Online Llc
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Gem Prep: Online School is listed in GEM PREP: ONLINE LLC; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gem Prep: Online School
Gem Prep: Online School is a public school in Meridian, ID, part of Gem Prep: Online Llc, serving approximately 362 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gem Prep: Online School
What grades does Gem Prep: Online School serve?
Gem Prep: Online School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Gem Prep: Online School?
Gem Prep: Online School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gem Prep: Online School is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gem Prep: Online School rank in ID?
Gem Prep: Online School ranks #16 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Gem Prep: Online School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gem Prep: Online School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Gem Prep: Online School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gem Prep: Online School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Gem Prep: Online School a charter school?
Yes, Gem Prep: Online School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Gem Prep: Online School a Title I school?
No, Gem Prep: Online School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (208) 672-1155
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83642)
- 58,049
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 83642; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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