Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy vs Gem Prep: Meridian
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.
Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Gem Prep: Meridian
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–12
506 students
| Measure | Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy Boise, Idaho | Gem Prep: Meridian Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #55 of 352 | – |
| National rank | #12058 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 610 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 38.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 62% |
| city | Boise | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gem Prep: Meridian does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Gem Prep: Meridian does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 38.3%).
- •Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 22.0).
- •Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy is the larger school with 610 students compared with 506.
- •Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy is a public school while Gem Prep: Meridian 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 Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy better than Gem Prep: Meridian?
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 Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy and Gem Prep: Meridian?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Boise and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy: 610. Gem Prep: Meridian: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy and Gem Prep: Meridian rank in Idaho?
Eliza Hart Spalding STEM Academy is 55th of 352 and Gem Prep: Meridian is unranked among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).