Gem Prep: Meridian vs Idaho Fine Arts Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gem Prep: Meridian
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–12
506 students
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Meridian · Public high · Grades 6–12
260 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Meridian Meridian, Idaho | Idaho Fine Arts Academy Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 84 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #2 of 134 |
| National rank | – | #819 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 506 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Idaho Fine Arts Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Idaho Fine Arts Academy does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Idaho Fine Arts Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 38.3%).
- •Idaho Fine Arts Academy does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 22.0).
- •Gem Prep: Meridian is the larger school with 506 students compared with 260.
- •Gem Prep: Meridian is a charter school while Idaho Fine Arts Academy is a public 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 Gem Prep: Meridian better than Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
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 Gem Prep: Meridian and Idaho Fine Arts Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Meridian: 506. Idaho Fine Arts Academy: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Meridian and Idaho Fine Arts Academy rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Meridian is unranked and Idaho Fine Arts Academy is 2nd of 134 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).