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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH LLC·NCES 160019601133

GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH

5390 NORTH MCDERMOTT ROAD, MERIDIAN, ID 83642 · (208) 917-9150 · Ada County
GRADES KG–11COMBINED41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL474 STUDENTS
Enrollment
474
Combined
STATE 488
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
23 FTE teachers
STATE 31.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 46%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
48
Grade 1
43
Grade 2
53
Grade 3
51
Grade 4
44
Grade 5
52
Grade 6
54
Grade 7
48
Grade 8
43
Grade 9
18
Grade 10
16
Grade 11
4
Student demographics
White
35976%
STATE 72%
Hispanic
8117%
STATE 21%
Black
51%
STATE 1%
Asian
61%
STATE 1%
Two+
214%
STATE 3%
Native American
20%
STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
23249%
Female
24251%

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Test scores

ISAT 2024-25 . % Proficient
English Language Arts
68.6%
ID avg 53.4%
Math
53.7%
ID avg 43.5%
Source: ISAT. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

About GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH

GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH is a multi-level school of moderately sized scale in MERIDIAN, Idaho, overseen by GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH LLC, works with 474 students in grades K through 11.

Operationally, GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH answers to GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH LLC, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH records that White students make up the majority at 76%. The remainder looks like 17% Hispanic, 4% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH has 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 20.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 31.4:1, putting GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH tighter than the state norm the norm.

Across the wider county, census data for Ada County shows median household income runs about $91,502, 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH is one of 156 public schools in Ada County (combined enrollment of about 80,006 students).

Nearest neighbor: OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL, around 1.1 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies an outlying site. As a public charter, GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH runs on public funding but with greater curricular and operational autonomy than a typical district school.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Ada County at a glance

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Population
518,935
Census ACS
Median income
$91,502
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
156
80,006 students

Quick facts

School name
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH
District
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH LLC
Address
5390 NORTH MCDERMOTT ROAD, MERIDIAN, ID 83642
Phone
(208) 917-9150
County
Ada County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–11
Total enrollment
474
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
20.6:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
160019601133
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH
How large is GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH?
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH enrolls approximately 474 students in grades KG-11.
Is GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH an elementary, middle, or high school?
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH?
The student-to-teacher ratio at GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH is approximately 20.6:1 (23 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH?
At GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH, the student body is approximately 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH public or private?
GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH is a public K-12 school operated as a charter, overseen by GEM PREP: MERIDIAN NORTH LLC.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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