Mary McPherson Elementary

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Mary McPherson Elementary ranks 43 rd of 252 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642-6958

(208) 855-4300

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 252 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,373

Students who attend Mary McPherson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Victory Middle School
High:	Meridian High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 457

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Hispanic:

10.9%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mary McPherson Elementary ranks better than 82.9% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 21^st among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.6%), Hispanic (10.9%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 21.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary McPherson Elementary is 17.5, which is the 16^th best among 33 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Mary McPherson Elementary employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary McPherson Elementary is $6,373. 28 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mary McPherson Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 6^th of 56 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mary McPherson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary McPherson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	61.97	124^th	335	63.0%
2009	66.71	101^st	349	71.1%
2010	60.88	144^th	356	59.6%
2011	62.94	129^th	359	64.1%
2012	62.99	130^th	354	63.3%
2013	73.94	65^th	357	81.8%
2015	78.23	43^rd	226	81.0%
2016	80.25	42^nd	240	82.5%
2017	72.35	79^th	292	72.9%
2018	76.00	55^th	254	78.3%
2019	69.59	48^th	171	71.9%
2021	71.74	47^th	166	71.7%
2022	78.18	41^st	188	78.2%
2023	82.12	43^rd	252	82.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Mary McPherson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.16	17^th	121	86.0%
2021	74.92	4^th	19	78.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Mary McPherson Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	64.51	45^th	121	62.8%
2021	84.46	3^rd	19	84.2%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mary McPherson Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	593	593
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	526	526
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	508	508
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	522	522
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	604	604
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	604	604
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	587	587
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	510	510
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	568	568
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	589	589
2001	509	3	10	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	532
2002	511	4	12	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2003	511	4	12	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2004	524	4	11	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	557
2005	342	4	11	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	376
2006	498	10	13	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	539
2007	557	9	9	22	3	n/a	n/a	0	600
2008	506	4	11	29	4	n/a	n/a	0	554
2009	420	7	8	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
2010	421	2	4	41	2	n/a	n/a	0	470
2011	394	1	4	40	1	0	10	0	450
2012	407	3	6	42	4	0	7	0	469
2013	407	6	6	40	3	0	8	0	470
2014	457	8	10	35	2	0	12	0	524
2015	446	9	15	52	1	1	11	0	535
2016	436	5	12	59	5	1	17	0	535
2017	363	7	7	49	3	0	28	0	457
2018	396	4	11	43	1	1	22	0	478
2019	438	4	10	50	1	1	26	0	530
2020	445	4	9	57	1	1	30	0	547
2021	384	9	5	49	0	2	20	0	469
2022	352	4	8	50	1	1	29	0	445
2023	359	6	11	50	0	0	31	0	457

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary McPherson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	593	31.0	19.1	7.6
1992	526	26.8	19.6	10.8
1993	508	24.4	20.8	8.9
1994	522	25.0	20.9	9.2
1995	604	30.8	19.6	5.5
1996	604	30.8	19.6	5.5
1997	587	30.3	19.4	7.7
1998	510	25.3	20.2	10.6
1999	568	29.0	19.6	12.7
2000	589	30.0	19.6	12.7
2001	532	24.2	22.0	14.8
2002	539	25.6	21.1	10.2
2003	539	25.6	21.1	10.2
2004	557	27.0	20.6	10.4
2005	376	17.5	21.5	12
2006	539	29.0	18.6	15.8
2007	600	27.8	21.6	13.5
2008	554	29.0	19.1	12.3
2009	470	26.3	17.8	16.8
2010	470	26.8	17.5	20.9
2011	450	25.2	17.8	22
2012	469	20.1	23.3	26.7
2013	470	21.8	21.4	24.9
2014	524	21.3	24.4	20.8
2015	535	23.0	23.2	20.4
2016	535	26.0	20.5	16.1
2017	457	21.5	21.2	20.6
2018	478	24.0	19.8	14
2019	530	24.5	21.5	13.6
2020	547	24.4	22.4	15.2
2021	469	24.1	19.4	10.9
2022	445	25.0	17.8	8.1
2023	457	26.0	17.5	21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary McPherson Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	593	31.0	19.1	7.6
1992	526	26.8	19.6	10.8
1993	508	24.4	20.8	8.9
1994	522	25.0	20.9	9.2
1995	604	30.8	19.6	5.5
1996	604	30.8	19.6	5.5
1997	587	30.3	19.4	7.7
1998	510	25.3	20.2	10.6
1999	568	29.0	19.6	12.7
2000	589	30.0	19.6	12.7
2001	532	24.2	22.0	14.8
2002	539	25.6	21.1	10.2
2003	539	25.6	21.1	10.2
2004	557	27.0	20.6	10.4
2005	376	17.5	21.5	12
2006	539	29.0	18.6	15.8
2007	600	27.8	21.6	13.5
2008	554	29.0	19.1	12.3
2009	470	26.3	17.8	16.8
2010	470	26.8	17.5	20.9
2011	450	25.2	17.8	22
2012	469	20.1	23.3	26.7
2013	470	21.8	21.4	24.9
2014	524	21.3	24.4	20.8
2015	535	23.0	23.2	20.4
2016	535	26.0	20.5	16.1
2017	457	21.5	21.2	20.6
2018	478	24.0	19.8	14
2019	530	24.5	21.5	13.6
2020	547	24.4	22.4	15.2
2021	469	24.1	19.4	10.9
2022	445	25.0	17.8	8.1
2023	457	26.0	17.5	21.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary McPherson Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (9.6%)	$5,763 (90.4%)	$6,373

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary McPherson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 48^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 43^rd of 252 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Mary McPherson Elementary)	74.5	72.8	1.7%
3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	67.3	67.2	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary McPherson Elementary)	60	59.8	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	62.3	60.6	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Mary McPherson Elementary)	47.2	59.2	12%
4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	61.7	68	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McPherson Elementary)	58.4	63	4.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	63	65.3	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Mary McPherson Elementary)	64.2	68.4	4.2%
5th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	60	63.6	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary McPherson Elementary)	74.7	68.3	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	69.7	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Mary McPherson Elementary)	62	66.7	4.7%
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Mary McPherson Elementary)	80	43.6	36.4%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mary McPherson Elementary)	64.6	63.7	0.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	530	457	13.8%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	50	50
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	438	359	18%
Two or More Races	26	31	19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.6%	21.7%	8.1%

Schools Near Mary McPherson Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISAT Math (2023)				ISAT Science (2023)	ISAT English Language Arts (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mary McPherson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 East Amity Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 855-4300	457	26	17.5	21.7%	359 (78.6%)	6 (1.3%)	50 (10.9%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	82.1	43^rd of 252 public elementary schools	82.9%		78.2	41^st of 188 public elementary schools	78.2%	2	72.8	59.2	68.4	66.7	43.6	59.8	63.0	68.3		63.7	$6,373	$609	$5,763
Gem Prep: Meridian South	Public, Charter	K-5	1925 Lake Hazel Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	203	13	16.2		154 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (13.3%)	5 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (8.4%)								(n/a)
Siena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2870 East Rome Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 350-4370	655	33	19.6	14.4%	526 (80.3%)	7 (1.1%)	63 (9.6%)	23 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.2%)	93.3	14^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.4%		90.1	14^th of 188 public elementary schools	92.6%		69.1	71.9	79.4	73.8	70.0	64.5	71.9	82.0		73.3	$6,578	$609	$5,969
Hillsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 South Howry Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 350-4432	690	34	20.4	7.2%	586 (84.9%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (6.2%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	44 (6.4%)	92.7	18^th of 252 public elementary schools	92.9%		83.6	28^th of 188 public elementary schools	85.1%	10	76.3	81.7	63.8	74.0	64.2	71.7	75.0	68.6		71.8	$6,115	$609	$5,506
Lake Hazel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11711 Lake Hazel Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 350-4075	390	25	15.4	26.2%	301 (77.2%)	12 (3.1%)	37 (9.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.0%)	24 (6.2%)	81.8	44^th of 252 public elementary schools	82.5%		71.3	54^th of 188 public elementary schools	71.3%	10	63.6	72.2	60.5	65.5		51.5	70.4	63.4		62.0	$6,928	$609	$6,319
Pepper Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2252 South Sumpter Way	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 855-4130	514	29	17.7	26.1%	383 (74.5%)	4 (0.8%)	71 (13.8%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	34 (6.6%)	79.4	53^rd of 252 public elementary schools	79.0%		76.3	45^th of 188 public elementary schools	76.1%	8	59.8	66.7	53.8	60.2	52.6	55.2	66.7	66.6		63.0	$6,440	$609	$5,831
Peregrine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1860 Waltman Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 888-1384	429	30	14.1	38.0%	325 (75.8%)	10 (2.3%)	59 (13.8%)	5 (1.2%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	22 (5.1%)	75.8	60^th of 252 public elementary schools	76.2%		58.5	78^th of 188 public elementary schools	58.5%	18	58.5	61.9	51.5	57.4	49.2	52.5	64.5	71.2		61.9	$7,460	$1,032	$6,428
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	12311 West Braddock Drive	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 321-2150	678	35	19.3	17.4%	556 (82.0%)	6 (0.9%)	55 (8.1%)	16 (2.4%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	41 (6.0%)	91.6	22^nd of 252 public elementary schools	91.3%		84.8	25^th of 188 public elementary schools	86.7%	3	85.9			74.7	57.4	66.7	71.0	71.3		69.6	$6,780	$609	$6,171
Silver Trail Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2950 West Mason Creek Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Kuna Joint District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 472-9731	579	29	19.9	15.7%	501 (86.5%)	6 (1.0%)	48 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	19 (3.3%)	80.8	48^th of 252 public elementary schools	81.0%		77.9	43^rd of 188 public elementary schools	77.1%	5	64.2	56.2	63.1	60.9	65.1	59.8	56.1	75.6		63.2	$7,167	$797	$6,369
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts	Public	PK, KG-6	7075 South Five Mile Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 855-4355	471	25	18.6	21.2%	395 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	46 (9.8%)	84.1	37^th of 252 public elementary schools	85.3%		78.2	42^nd of 188 public elementary schools	77.7%	5		59.5	78.3	63.1	66.7	59.8	55.7	76.8	70.3	64.3	$6,743	$609	$6,134

Frequently Asked Questions about Mary McPherson Elementary

How many students attend Mary McPherson Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Mary McPherson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Mary McPherson Elementary?

Students at Mary McPherson Elementary are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Mary McPherson Elementary in?

Joint School District No. 2

What schools do graduates of Mary McPherson Elementary attend?

Students who attend Mary McPherson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Victory Middle School
High : Meridian High School

Is Mary McPherson Elementary a good school?

Mary McPherson Elementary ranks 43^rd of 252 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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