Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

Summary:

Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is an elementary school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving 421 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This high-performing school is part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in the state and rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Barbara Morgan STEM Academy consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Idaho, with students performing significantly better than state and district averages in ISAT assessments for Math, Science, and English Language Arts. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 65.7% of all students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to 57.5% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school's student group performance is also noteworthy, with both male and White students ranking among the top in the state. While the school has seen some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism and free and reduced lunch rates, it generally outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as Willow Creek Elementary and Hunter Elementary.

However, some nearby schools, such as Paramount Elementary and Prospect Elementary, have even higher academic performance, ranking among the top 2-9 elementary schools in the state. While Barbara Morgan STEM Academy's chronic absenteeism rate is higher than some nearby schools, it is lower than others, such as Meridian Elementary and Ponderosa Elementary. The school's free and reduced lunch rate of 21.62% in 2022-2023 is also higher than some nearby schools, but lower than others.


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Public, Magnet K-5

 1825 Chateau Drive
       Meridian, ID  83646-1345


(208) 855-4430

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,669 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.1%
Hispanic:
17.1%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details Barbara Morgan Stem Academy ranks better than 84.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 17th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.28. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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
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Compare Details Barbara Morgan Stem Academy has the largest elementary school student body size in the Joint School District No. 2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is $6,669. 20 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Barbara Morgan Stem Academy 46th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Barbara Morgan Stem Academy in the ranking list.)

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Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

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Rank History for all students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 39.60 234th 335 30.1%
2009 46.05 214th 349 38.7%
2010 22.44 318th 356 10.7%
2011 21.64 323rd 359 10.0%
2012 55.55 163rd 354 54.0%
2013 38.88 264th 357 26.1%
2015 59.59 90th 226 60.2%
2016 64.73 89th 240 62.9%
2017 56.50 128th 292 56.2%
2018 73.14 62nd 254 75.6%
2019 67.48 55th 171 67.8%
2021 88.12 14th 166 91.6%
2022 83.88 27th 188 85.6%
2023 89.54 29th 252 88.5%
2024 84.28 46th 301 84.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.86 58th 121 52.1%
2024 76.38 11th 69 84.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.98 29th 121 76.0%
2024 91.95 4th 69 94.2%
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Rank History for White students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.16 19th 135 85.9%
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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.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, September 24, 2016

Open Quote My kids love this school! They are learning so much and the staff is so nice. I always feel welcome when I visit. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

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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 680 680
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 504 504
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 547 547
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 587 587
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 691 691
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 691 691
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 727 727
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 551 551
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 578 578
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 590 590
2001 584 12 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2002 510 11 6 36 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2003 510 11 6 36 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2004 470 14 5 58 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2005 455 12 2 66 3 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 399 6 7 89 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2007 376 5 8 78 5 n/a n/a 0 472
2008 324 9 8 74 6 n/a n/a 0 421
2009 325 6 10 86 5 n/a n/a 0 432
2010 257 5 2 105 3 n/a n/a 0 372
2011 218 3 4 105 2 0 13 0 345
2012 215 5 1 76 1 0 13 0 311
2013 218 5 7 80 2 0 12 0 324
2014 326 7 12 71 2 2 13 0 433
2015 363 5 7 66 2 2 11 0 456
2016 347 2 9 71 3 2 12 0 446
2017 336 4 6 81 3 1 16 0 447
2018 357 5 5 71 2 1 17 0 458
2019 349 8 7 73 2 0 17 0 456
2020 358 5 5 85 3 0 16 0 472
2021 302 8 5 65 2 0 10 0 392
2022 317 6 5 72 2 0 10 0 412
2023 316 4 7 72 3 0 19 0 421

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 680 31.5 21.5 6.9
1992 504 25.3 19.9 6.3
1993 547 25.8 21.2 6
1994 587 25.8 22.8 6.8
1995 691 31.1 22.2 6.9
1996 691 31.1 22.2 6.9
1997 727 33.2 21.9 7.7
1998 551 24.8 22.2 9.8
1999 578 28.3 20.4 16.4
2000 590 28.5 20.7 18
2001 618 29.5 20.9 17.6
2002 563 28.0 20.1 26.3
2003 563 28.0 20.1 26.3
2004 548 27.8 19.7 32.8
2005 538 28.3 19.0 40
2006 503 29.3 17.2 41.2
2007 472 26.8 17.6 41.1
2008 421 25.5 16.5 43.9
2009 432 26.2 16.5 53.2
2010 372 24.1 15.4 49.2
2011 345 20.4 16.8 54.8
2012 311 19.0 16.3 66.2
2013 324 17.5 18.4 69.4
2014 433 21.1 20.5 50.1
2015 456 22.0 20.7 46.7
2016 446 23.0 19.3 28.3
2017 447 23.0 19.4 35.8
2018 458 22.0 20.8 28.8
2019 456 21.0 21.7 28.3
2020 472 22.2 21.2 27.3
2021 392 23.2 16.8 17.9
2022 412 23.5 17.5 8
2023 421 23.9 17.5 21.6

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 Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 680 31.5 21.5 6.9
1992 504 25.3 19.9 6.3
1993 547 25.8 21.2 6
1994 587 25.8 22.8 6.8
1995 691 31.1 22.2 6.9
1996 691 31.1 22.2 6.9
1997 727 33.2 21.9 7.7
1998 551 24.8 22.2 9.8
1999 578 28.3 20.4 16.4
2000 590 28.5 20.7 18
2001 618 29.5 20.9 17.6
2002 563 28.0 20.1 26.3
2003 563 28.0 20.1 26.3
2004 548 27.8 19.7 32.8
2005 538 28.3 19.0 40
2006 503 29.3 17.2 41.2
2007 472 26.8 17.6 41.1
2008 421 25.5 16.5 43.9
2009 432 26.2 16.5 53.2
2010 372 24.1 15.4 49.2
2011 345 20.4 16.8 54.8
2012 311 19.0 16.3 66.2
2013 324 17.5 18.4 69.4
2014 433 21.1 20.5 50.1
2015 456 22.0 20.7 46.7
2016 446 23.0 19.3 28.3
2017 447 23.0 19.4 35.8
2018 458 22.0 20.8 28.8
2019 456 21.0 21.7 28.3
2020 472 22.2 21.2 27.3
2021 392 23.2 16.8 17.9
2022 412 23.5 17.5 8
2023 421 23.9 17.5 21.6

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 Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $609 (9.1%) $6,060 (90.9%) $6,669

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 29th of 252 Elementary schools
 20.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)62.469.5
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)67.367.2
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)63.762.7
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)62.360.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)58.169.1
 11%
   4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)61.768
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)69.167.2
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6365.3
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)5070.5
 20.5%
   5th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)6063.6
 3.6%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)66.271.8
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)69.369.7
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
All Grades Math (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)56.669.7
 13.1%
   All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)58.957.7
 1.2%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)70.371.8
 1.5%
   All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)73.357.5
 15.8%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Barbara Morgan Stem Academy)66.467.5
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)6868.7
 0.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students456421
 7.7%
African American84
 50%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian77
Hispanic7372
 1.4%
Pacific Islander00
White349316
 9.5%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.3%21.6%
 6.7%


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Students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy are 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy ranks 46th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Barbara Morgan Stem Academy.


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