Gem Prep: Meridian vs Lewis & Clark Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.7 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
Lewis & Clark Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Meridian Meridian, Idaho | Lewis & Clark Middle School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #26 of 106 |
| National rank | – | #5138 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 506 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gem Prep: Meridian does better on math proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Gem Prep: Meridian does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Gem Prep: Meridian does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.3% vs 40.9%).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.0).
- •Lewis & Clark Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 506.
- •Gem Prep: Meridian is a charter school while Lewis & Clark Middle School 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 Lewis & Clark Middle School?
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 Lewis & Clark Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Meridian: 506. Lewis & Clark Middle School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Meridian and Lewis & Clark Middle School rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Meridian is unranked and Lewis & Clark Middle School is 26th of 106 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).