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Gem Prep: Meridian North

Q: Is Gem Prep: Meridian North a good school?

Gem Prep: Meridian North ranks 61 st of 337 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-11

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Alternative Schools

Better than 82% of Idaho alternative schools

Summary

Gem Prep: Meridian North is a public charter school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades KG-10 with a total enrollment of 475 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all subjects, making it a standout educational institution in the region.

Gem Prep: Meridian North's academic performance is particularly impressive, with projected proficiency rates in 2024-2025 of 53.3% in ISAT/Math, 60.9% in ISAT/Science, and 67.4% in ISAT/English Language Arts - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school's performance is especially strong in 5th grade, where proficiency rates are projected to reach 74% in ISAT/Math, 66% in ISAT/Science, and 76% in ISAT/English Language Arts. Additionally, Gem Prep: Meridian North has lower chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, contributing to its strong educational environment.

When compared to nearby charter schools, such as Vision Charter School, Gem Prep: Online School, and Gem Prep: Meridian, Gem Prep: Meridian North's academic performance is consistently stronger. The school also outperforms the state average, indicating that it is providing a higher-quality educational experience compared to traditional public schools in the area.

474

Students ?

20.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

5390 North McDermott Road
Meridian, ID 83642

(208) 917-9150

District: Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Two or more races:

4.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 82nd percentile in 2024 → 78th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (60% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Idaho alternative schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg60%

Idaho avg47%

Elementary school

61^st of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▬ steady since 2024

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

36^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 9 pts since 2024

From top 12% (2024) to top 22% (2025)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	79.0	61 of 337	81.9%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	55 of 301	81.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	85.1	25 of 135	81.5%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	68.9	36 of 166	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	86.5	20 of 164	87.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	85.6	10 of 81	87.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

White (2024)81st percentile~ school

Middle school

White (2024)88th percentile~ school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+14 vs state

Science61%+18 vs state

Math53%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2025)								ISAT Science (2025)				ISAT English Language Arts (2025)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gem Prep: Meridian North	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-11	5390 North McDermott Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 917-9150	474	23	20.6		359 (75.7%)	5 (1.1%)	81 (17.1%)	6 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.4%)								(n/a)	57.4	65.9	74.0	47.1	40.0			53.3	66.0			60.9		70.0	76.0	62.7	76.7	76.3		67.4
Compass Public Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4667 West Aviator Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Compass Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 888-5847	1,265	68	18.6	24.6%	989 (78.2%)	14 (1.1%)	149 (11.8%)	43 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	65 (5.1%)								(n/a)	70.1	79.6	70.1	72.8	71.3	67.3	69.6	71.6	60.7	71.1	69.6	66.9	74.8	82.5	80.4	76.1	81.1	85.0	92.8	81.2	$5,937	$683	$5,254
Wilder Academy Of Virtual Education	Public, Alternative	K-12	16231 North Brinson Street Su	Wilder	83687	Canyon County	Wilder District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 337-7400	202	12	16.8		143 (70.8%)	1 (0.5%)	47 (23.3%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)								(n/a)												25.5						41.2	20.7	28.8
North Star Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	839 North Linder Road	Eagle	83616	Ada County	North Star Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 939-9600	1,022	46	22.0		829 (81.1%)	1 (0.1%)	117 (11.4%)	20 (2.0%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	49 (4.8%)								(n/a)	94.0	81.5	80.5	60.3	69.2	60.4	65.4	72.2	81.6	75.5	60.9	74.9	92.9		90.8	77.6	78.1	84.9		85.0	$6,410	$139	$6,271
Project Impact Stem Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1422 S Tech Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Project Impact Stem Academy Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 576-4811	227	16	14.1		192 (84.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	2 (0.9%)								(n/a)	73.9	73.9		50.0		32.0		52.1	40.0	52.0		47.5	60.9	56.5		38.9		56.0		54.7	$9,449	$577	$8,872
Virtual School House	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1303 East Central Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-5079	516	14	35.7		388 (75.2%)	12 (2.3%)	81 (15.7%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.3%)								(n/a)											13.8	13.8							42.2	42.2
Idaho Arts Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1220 5th Street North	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Idaho Arts Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 463-4324	1,395	72	19.3	47.9%	882 (63.2%)	12 (0.9%)	414 (29.7%)	9 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	9 (0.6%)	66 (4.7%)								(n/a)	48.7	65.2	38.7	37.3	42.6	30.0	26.5	42.4	50.9	26.0	43.3	40.1	38.7	62.8	58.9	60.0	55.8	57.0	80.9	57.7
Nampa Online Virtual Academy	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3313 Parkridge Drive	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 468-2808	298	17	17.1		157 (52.7%)	0 (0.0%)	119 (39.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	17 (5.7%)								(n/a)								14.5				15.9			53.8			20.7
Gem Prep: Online School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2750 East Gala Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Online LLC	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 672-1155	378	13	29.0		305 (80.7%)	3 (0.8%)	51 (13.5%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	10 (2.6%)								(n/a)			65.0	71.1	65.6	53.8	48.0	65.0	65.0	59.0	79.2	66.3	78.6		70.0	76.3	75.0	71.8		77.0
Gem Prep: Meridian	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2750 East Gala Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian LLC	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 917-9150	506	23	22.0	38.3%	380 (75.1%)	8 (1.6%)	80 (15.8%)	11 (2.2%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.8%)	20 (4.0%)								(n/a)	81.6	77.1	83.3	70.5	61.5	61.5	53.6	70.9	76.2	74.4	57.1	70.6	73.7	75.0	78.0	79.5		81.6		77.3	$8,768	$937	$7,831

Frequently Asked Questions about Gem Prep: Meridian North

Is Gem Prep: Meridian North a good school?

Gem Prep: Meridian North ranks 61^st of 337 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Gem Prep: Meridian North?

In the 2024-25 school year, 474 students attended Gem Prep: Meridian North.

What district is Gem Prep: Meridian North in?

Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC

What is the racial makeup of Gem Prep: Meridian North?

Students at Gem Prep: Meridian North are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.

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