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Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

35^th

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of 350 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 90% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Barbara Morgan Stem Academy is a K–5 elementary school in Meridian, Idaho, serving 438 students as part of Joint School District No. 2, and it has earned a consistent spot among Idaho's top elementary schools—ranking 35th out of 346 schools statewide in 2025–2026 with a 5-star rating. This is no fluke: the school has placed in the 85th–92nd percentile for five consecutive years. It serves a moderate-poverty population (about 25% free/reduced lunch) while dramatically outperforming state averages in math, English language arts, and especially science.

The school's STEM identity is clearly reflected in results. In 2025–2026, 77.6% of 5th graders were proficient in science, versus 57.7% for the district and 44% statewide—the highest of all nearby schools. That tops even higher-ranked neighbors like Paramount Elementary (59.1%), Prospect Elementary (69.7%), and Hunter Elementary (63.7%). In math and ELA, Barbara Morgan is solidly in the upper tier (65.1% and 72.8% proficiency, respectively), but it trails the very top local performers—Paramount posts 80.0% math and 82.2% ELA, while Prospect posts 75.0% and 78.1%. The school also does exceptionally well with male students, ranking 4th out of 69 schools for male student performance in 2023–2024.

Barbara Morgan achieves strong outcomes efficiently, spending about $6,669 per student—hundreds less than several nearby schools with weaker results—and maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 17.8. Its clearest academic soft spot is 4th grade ELA, where proficiency dips to 61.6%, below the district average and far behind Prospect (84.6%) and Paramount (84.3%). Chronic absenteeism has improved dramatically, dropping from 27.0% in 2021–2022 to 12.7%, though it remains higher than top peers like Prospect (7.7%) and Paramount (7.8%). If the school can strengthen mid-elementary literacy and continue reducing absenteeism, it has the potential to rise from very good to among the very best in Idaho.

438

Students ?

17.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,669

Per pupil spending ?

25.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1825 Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646-1345

(208) 855-4430

District: Joint School District No. 2

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Hispanic:

18.3%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 63rd percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (72% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Idaho elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school72%

District avg61%

Idaho avg47%

35^th of 350

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 27 pts since 2016

From top 37% (2016) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 33Elementary Schools in the Joint School District No. 2

12^th of 104Joint School District No. 2 among Idaho districts

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

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2026	87.5	35 of 350	90.0%	★★★★★
2025	88.1	35 of 337	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	46 of 301	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	89.5	29 of 252	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	83.9	27 of 188	85.6%	★★★★☆
2021	88.1	14 of 166	91.6%	★★★★★
2019	67.5	55 of 171	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	73.1	62 of 254	75.6%	★★★★☆
2017	56.5	128 of 292	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.7	89 of 240	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.6	90 of 226	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	38.9	264 of 357	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	55.5	163 of 354	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	21.6	323 of 359	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	22.4	318 of 356	10.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	46.0	214 of 349	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	39.6	234 of 335	30.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	76.4	11 of 69	84.1%	★★★★☆
2018	57.9	58 of 121	52.1%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	92.0	4 of 69	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	76.0	29 of 121	76.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	90.2	19 of 135	85.9%	★★★★☆

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)

Male (2024)94th percentile+9 vs school

White (2024)86th percentile~ school

Female (2024)84th percentile~ school

By subject vs Idaho (2025-2026) ?

Science78%+34 vs state

English Language Arts73%+19 vs state

Math65%+22 vs state

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Saturday, September 24, 2016

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

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				ISAT Math (2026)							ISAT Science (2026)			ISAT English Language Arts (2026)							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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	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 All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	1825 Chateau Drive	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4430	438	25	17.8	25.3%	328 (74.9%)	4 (0.9%)	80 (18.3%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	87.5	35^th of 350 public elementary schools	90.0%		88.1	35^th of 337 public elementary schools	89.6%		65.2	63.0	67.1				65.1	77.6			73.4	61.6	82.9				72.8	$6,669	$609	$6,060
Doral Academy Of Idaho	Public, Charter	K-8	2511 West Cherry Lane	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Doral Academy Of Idaho Inc.	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 639-2549	331	19	17.4		236 (71.3%)	7 (2.1%)	65 (19.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.0%)	73.1	77^th of 350 public elementary schools	78.0%		69	89^th of 337 public elementary schools	73.6%	12	74.4	74.4	73.3	31.4	40.0	61.9	60.6	63.3	57.1	60.8	76.9	69.8	≥ 80%	37.1	80.0	≥ 71%	71.0
Chaparral Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1155 North Deer Creek Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4180	545	33	16.6	50.6%	338 (62.0%)	19 (3.5%)	136 (25.0%)	16 (2.9%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	30 (5.5%)	58.5	136^th of 350 public elementary schools	61.1%		71.3	82^nd of 337 public elementary schools	75.7%	54	57.8	51.5	59.8				56.2	45.4			44.4	55.9	62.5				54.8	$7,716	$609	$7,107
Meridian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1035 Northwest 1st Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 855-4335	468	30	15.4	66.0%	289 (61.8%)	13 (2.8%)	132 (28.2%)	11 (2.4%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.8%)	22.4	290^th of 350 public elementary schools	17.1%		36.3	221^st of 337 public elementary schools	34.4%	69	43.5	34.6	34.2				37.2	31.9			48.5	27.2	42.9				38.9	$7,537	$1,263	$6,274
Ponderosa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2950 North Naomi	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4040	411	23	18.0	39.4%	288 (70.1%)	11 (2.7%)	76 (18.5%)	11 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.8%)	62.5	115^th of 350 public elementary schools	67.1%		48.1	170^th of 337 public elementary schools	49.6%	55	60.6	57.4	51.2				55.9	43.0			54.5	60.3	60.5				58.6	$6,095	$609	$5,486
Hunter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2051 West McMillan Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 855-4285	460	25	18.5	24.3%	355 (77.2%)	1 (0.2%)	62 (13.5%)	10 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (6.3%)	87.4	36^th of 350 public elementary schools	89.7%		86.8	39^th of 337 public elementary schools	88.4%	3	60.7	71.0	76.9				69.2	63.7			62.6	71.0	84.4				72.0	$6,295	$609	$5,686
Peregrine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1860 Waltman Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 888-1384	483	32	15.3	51.1%	321 (66.5%)	8 (1.7%)	111 (23.0%)	6 (1.2%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	26 (5.4%)	50	173^rd of 350 public elementary schools	50.6%		59.1	123^rd of 337 public elementary schools	63.5%	50	55.7	48.2	51.9				51.7	42.3			50.0	46.3	58.2				51.5	$7,460	$1,032	$6,428
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	1100 East Chateau	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 350-4200	505	34	14.9	47.1%	303 (60.0%)	9 (1.8%)	160 (31.7%)	9 (1.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	72.1	80^th of 350 public elementary schools	77.1%		80.4	56^th of 337 public elementary schools	83.4%	24	57.8	55.8	66.3				60.0	52.6			59.0	63.2	64.6				62.2	$7,649	$1,034	$6,615
Prospect Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 North Red Horse Way	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4000	456	24	19.2	26.5%	338 (74.1%)	8 (1.8%)	54 (11.8%)	22 (4.8%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	28 (6.1%)	93.8	13^th of 350 public elementary schools	96.3%		93.1	16^th of 337 public elementary schools	95.3%	3	77.6	80.2	67.4				75.0	69.7			68.4	84.6	79.8				78.1	$6,599	$609	$5,990
Paramount Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 West Producer Drive	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 350-4120	460	25	18.1	19.6%	336 (73.0%)	3 (0.7%)	72 (15.7%)	16 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.0%)	94.5	8^th of 350 public elementary schools	97.7%		96.5	3^rd of 337 public elementary schools	99.1%	5	84.5	86.7	69.9				80.0	59.1			77.4	84.3	84.8				82.2	$6,756	$609	$6,147

Frequently Asked Questions about Barbara Morgan Stem Academy

What district is Barbara Morgan Stem Academy in?

Joint School District No. 2

How many students attend Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 438 students attended Barbara Morgan Stem Academy.

Is Barbara Morgan Stem Academy a good school?

Yes. Barbara Morgan Stem Academy ranks in the top 10.0% of Idaho elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Barbara Morgan Stem Academy?

Students at Barbara Morgan Stem Academy are 75% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

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