Barbara Morgan STEM Academy vs Sawtooth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.6 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
Sawtooth Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
829 students
| Measure | Barbara Morgan STEM Academy Meridian, Idaho | Sawtooth Middle School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 352 | #6 of 106 |
| National rank | #12987 of 50,301 | #2570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 438 | 829 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 829 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 22% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sawtooth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 67.6).
- •Sawtooth Middle School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Sawtooth Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Sawtooth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 25.3%).
- •Barbara Morgan STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.8).
- •Sawtooth Middle School is the larger school with 829 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 Sawtooth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sawtooth Middle School ranks higher (73.9 vs 67.6 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 Sawtooth Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy: 438. Sawtooth Middle School: 829. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Morgan STEM Academy and Sawtooth Middle School rank in Idaho?
Barbara Morgan STEM Academy is 66th of 352 and Sawtooth Middle School is 6th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).