Mary McPherson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Meridian, Idaho 83642 · Joint School District No. 2
#53 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho
#12018 of 50,301 nationally
About Mary McPherson Elementary
Mary McPherson Elementary is a public elementary located in Meridian, in the Joint School District No. 2 school district of Idaho, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 494 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 53rd of 352 ranked elementary schools in Idaho. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 494.
There are 40 schools in Meridian; Mary McPherson Elementary ranks 13th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)65%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)25.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mary McPherson Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 65%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mary McPherson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Gem Prep: Meridian South
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–10
458 students · 2.0 km away
Siena Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students · 2.2 km away
Mountain View High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,463 students · 2.9 km away
Hillsdale Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
769 students · 2.9 km away
Victory Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,075 students · 3.1 km away
Idaho Virtual Academy
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,801 students · 3.5 km away
Idaho Technical Career Academy
Meridian · Charter high · Grades 9–12
137 students · 3.5 km away
Gem Prep: Online School
Meridian · Charter other · Grades PK–12
378 students · 3.6 km away
Gem Prep: Meridian
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–12
506 students · 3.6 km away
Swan Falls High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
225 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Idaho with a comparable Enrollment.
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
Park Ridge Elementary
Nampa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
Indian Hills Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades K–5
497 students
Whittier Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
490 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Rigby · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
Hayden Meadows Elementary School
Hayden Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Mary McPherson Elementary a good school?
Mary McPherson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 69.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #53 of 352 in Idaho. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mary McPherson Elementary rank in Idaho?
Mary McPherson Elementary ranks #53 of 352 elementary schools in Idaho and #12018 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mary McPherson Elementary?
Mary McPherson Elementary had 494 students in 2025.
Is Mary McPherson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mary McPherson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mary McPherson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mary McPherson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.