Below Average
#643 of 719 schools in ID
Meridian Academy
High School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID
A Joint School District No. 2 high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2311 EAST LANARK STREET, Meridian, ID 83642
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Meridian Academy score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Meridian 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rebound School of OpportunityEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Renaissance High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Virtual School HouseEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Gem Prep: MeridianCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 480 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Joint School District No. 2
- Schools in district
- 61
- Rank in district
- #59 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
Meridian Academy is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meridian Academy
Meridian Academy is a public high school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 175 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #643 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meridian Academy
What grades does Meridian Academy serve?
Meridian Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Meridian Academy?
Meridian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Meridian Academy is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meridian Academy rank in ID?
Meridian Academy ranks #643 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Meridian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Meridian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Meridian Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meridian Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meridian Academy a charter school?
No, Meridian Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meridian Academy a Title I school?
No, Meridian Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meridian Academy?
44.0% of students at Meridian 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.1%
- Phone
- (208) 855-4315
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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