Barbara Morgan STEM Academy vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.2 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
Meridian Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students
| Measure | Barbara Morgan STEM Academy Meridian, Idaho | Meridian Middle School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 352 | #37 of 106 |
| National rank | #12987 of 50,301 | #5935 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 48% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 57.9).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 49.3%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.3).
- •Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 960 students compared with 438.
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 Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Morgan STEM Academy ranks higher (67.6 vs 57.9 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 Meridian Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy: 438. Meridian Middle School: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Morgan STEM Academy and Meridian Middle School rank in Idaho?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is 66th of 352 and Meridian Middle School is 37th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).