Discovery Elementary School vs Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Heritage Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,003 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Meridian, Idaho | Heritage Middle School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #13 of 352 | #2 of 106 |
| National rank | #5542 of 50,301 | #1469 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 1,003 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 1,003 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 74% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 79.0).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 78%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 30.5%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.8).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 416.
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 Discovery Elementary School better than Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Middle School ranks higher (80.1 vs 79.0 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 Discovery Elementary School and Heritage Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 416. Heritage Middle School: 1,003. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Heritage Middle School rank in Idaho?
Discovery Elementary School is 13th of 352 and Heritage Middle School is 2nd of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).