Gem Prep: Meridian South vs Siena Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.2 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
Siena Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Meridian South Meridian, Idaho | Siena Elementary Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #24 of 352 |
| National rank | – | #7853 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–10 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 458 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 18.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 70% |
| Math proficiency | – | 70% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Siena Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 19.9).
- •Siena Elementary is the larger school with 565 students compared with 458.
- •Gem Prep: Meridian South is a charter school while Siena 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 Siena 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 Siena Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Meridian South: 458. Siena Elementary: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Meridian South and Siena Elementary rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Meridian South is unranked and Siena Elementary is 24th of 352 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).