Gem Prep: Meridian South vs Lake Hazel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.7 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 Middle School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 6–8
986 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Meridian South Meridian, Idaho | Lake Hazel Middle School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #21 of 106 |
| National rank | – | #4795 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 458 | 986 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 986 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 64% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Meridian | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Hazel Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.9).
- •Lake Hazel Middle School is the larger school with 986 students compared with 458.
- •Gem Prep: Meridian South is a charter school while Lake Hazel 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 South better than Lake Hazel 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 South and Lake Hazel Middle School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Meridian South: 458. Lake Hazel Middle School: 986. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Meridian South and Lake Hazel Middle School rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Meridian South is unranked and Lake Hazel Middle School is 21st of 106 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).