Gem Prep: Meridian South vs Lake Hazel Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gem Prep: Meridian South
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–10
458 students
Lake Hazel Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Meridian South Meridian, Idaho | Lake Hazel Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #49 of 352 |
| National rank | – | #11662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 36.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 61% |
| city | Meridian | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Hazel Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.9).
- •Gem Prep: Meridian South is the larger school with 458 students compared with 328.
- •Gem Prep: Meridian South is a charter school while Lake Hazel Elementary 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 South better than Lake Hazel Elementary 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 South and Lake Hazel Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Meridian South: 458. Lake Hazel Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Meridian South and Lake Hazel Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Meridian South is unranked and Lake Hazel Elementary School is 49th of 352 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).