Barbara Morgan STEM Academy vs Dora Erickson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 355 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
Dora Erickson Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
436 students
| Measure | Barbara Morgan STEM Academy Meridian, Idaho | Dora Erickson Elementary School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 352 | #332 of 352 |
| National rank | #12987 of 50,301 | #42116 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 438 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 82.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 28% |
| city | Meridian | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 24.3).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 28%).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 38%).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 82.1%).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 19.0).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is the larger school with 438 students compared with 436.
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 Dora Erickson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Morgan STEM Academy ranks higher (67.6 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barbara Morgan STEM Academy and Dora Erickson Elementary School?
About 355 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy: 438. Dora Erickson Elementary School: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Morgan STEM Academy and Dora Erickson Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is 66th of 352 and Dora Erickson Elementary School is 332nd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).