Gem Prep: Meridian Charter School

Gem Prep: Meridian Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-6
2750 E Gala Ct,  Meridian, ID
3.4
4.3
574 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
990
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
75%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C-
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
56%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
College Prep
Average SAT
990
Math
520
Verbal
470

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
50.4%
State Average
20.3%
Science
30.6%
State Average
9.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
521:1

Student Diversity

Male
56.2%
Female
43.8%
White
78.4%
Hispanic
11.7%
Black
3.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#16 Best Charter HS in Idaho
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boise State University 9 Students
The College of Idaho 5 Students
College of Western Idaho 5 Students
Idaho State University 4 Students
University of Idaho 4 Students
University of Utah 3 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 2 Students
Montana State University 2 Students
Northwest Nazarene University 2 Students
Biola University 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Graphic Design 2 Students
Biotechnology 2 Students
Game Design and Interactive Media 2 Students
Plant Science 2 Students
Business 1 Students
Arts 1 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 1 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 1 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics 1 Students
Computer Game Programming 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 11 Reviews
2.0 Sophomore
11/4/2022
First off, I was told not to do this by the teachers. They told us "Freedom of speech does not mean freedom from consequence. " The teachers are amazing however, the curriculum is bellow average. We do not have an SRO which causes many to feel unsafe. Electives are horrible, it is all online through IDLA which if anything kills your interest in that subject. I also noticed that all of us are physically smaller than our public school counterparts which is most likely due to our lack of sports which inadvertently leads to a lack of school spirit. The only reason I am at this school is because it makes it really easy to get an AA.
1.0 Middle School Student
10/20/2021
School tries to overwhelm and throws things into the teachers face and the students would not recommend
1.0 Parent
9/15/2020
I have had 3 children attend Gem Prep. Nothing but a disappointment! They are not interested in the best interest of the children.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 19 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/18/2025
I'm extremely dissatisfied with the way this school is run. The staff's behavior towards students is often unacceptable, with some teachers and administrators being openly dismissive and condescending. Students are belittled in front of their peers, which can be devastating for their self-esteem and...
5.0 parent
2/6/2025
We are so incredibly thankful for the education our two boys are receiving at Gem Prep! The college prep atmosphere is truly exceptional. The teachers at Gem Prep are nothing short of amazing—responsive, thoughtful, and always open to feedback. They are highly engaged in their students’ education an...
5.0 parent
11/20/2024
We have really enjoyed the level of care for each student’s success at this school. The staff truly wants to help each scholar succeed and are committed to helping individual students succeed. Being a smaller school I feel helps students not fall through the cracks. My children have struggled academ...
2.0 parent
9/28/2024
We started with the school when they were a start up. The orginal administration was phenomenal! When she moved on to open Gem Prep North, the school was shaken and never recovered. The current administrator was overwhelmed and it was apparent in every way. The teachers are overworked, even more so...

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