Gem Prep: Meridian South vs Mary McPherson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.0 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
Mary McPherson Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Meridian South Meridian, Idaho | Mary McPherson Elementary Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #53 of 352 |
| National rank | – | #12018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 65% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary McPherson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 19.9).
- •Mary McPherson Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 458.
- •Gem Prep: Meridian South is a charter school while Mary McPherson Elementary 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 Mary McPherson Elementary?
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 Mary McPherson Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Meridian South: 458. Mary McPherson Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Meridian South and Mary McPherson Elementary rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Meridian South is unranked and Mary McPherson Elementary is 53rd of 352 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).