Heritage Middle School vs Paramount Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 900 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Middle School
Meridian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,003 students
Paramount Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Heritage Middle School Meridian, Idaho | Paramount Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 106 | #5 of 352 |
| National rank | #1469 of 15,369 | #3191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,003 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.7% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 84% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paramount Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 80.1).
- •Paramount Elementary School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 74%).
- •Paramount Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 81%).
- •Heritage Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.7% vs 19.6%).
- •Paramount Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.8).
- •Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 1,003 students compared with 460.
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 Heritage Middle School better than Paramount Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Paramount Elementary School ranks higher (83.4 vs 80.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heritage Middle School and Paramount Elementary School?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Middle School: 1,003. Paramount Elementary School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Middle School and Paramount Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Heritage Middle School is 2nd of 106 and Paramount Elementary School is 5th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).