Barbara Morgan STEM Academy vs Compass Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
Compass Public Charter School
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,265 students
| Measure | Barbara Morgan STEM Academy Meridian, Idaho | Compass Public Charter School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #66 of 352 | – |
| National rank | #12987 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 438 | 1,265 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 1,265 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 76% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compass Public Charter School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 57%).
- •Compass Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 66%).
- •Compass Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 25.3%).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 18.9).
- •Compass Public Charter School is the larger school with 1,265 students compared with 438.
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is a public school while Compass Public Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barbara Morgan STEM Academy better than Compass Public Charter School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Barbara Morgan STEM Academy and Compass Public Charter School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy: 438. Compass Public Charter School: 1,265. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Morgan STEM Academy and Compass Public Charter School rank in Idaho?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is 66th of 352 and Compass Public Charter School is unranked among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).