Excellent
#103 of 719 schools in ID
Top 14% in state
Silver Trail Elementary School
Elementary School · Kuna Joint District · Meridian, ID
A Kuna Joint District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2950 WEST MASON CREEK ROAD, Meridian, ID 83642
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Silver Trail Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Silver Trail Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Point Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Reed Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Hubbard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–3 | 2.2 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Ross Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 4–5 | 2.2 mi | 235 | 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.
Kuna Joint District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $8,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Silver Trail Elementary School is listed in KUNA JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Silver Trail Elementary School
Silver Trail Elementary School is a public elementary school in Meridian, ID, part of Kuna Joint District, serving approximately 584 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #103 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Silver Trail Elementary School
What grades does Silver Trail Elementary School serve?
Silver Trail Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Silver Trail Elementary School?
Silver Trail Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 584 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Trail Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Trail Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Silver Trail Elementary School rank in ID?
Silver Trail Elementary School ranks #103 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Silver Trail Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silver Trail Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Silver Trail Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Silver Trail Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Silver Trail Elementary School a charter school?
No, Silver Trail Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Silver Trail Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Silver Trail Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Silver Trail Elementary School?
19.0% of students at Silver Trail Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 584
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ada County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (208) 472-9731
- 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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