Mary McPherson Elementary vs Mountain View High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary McPherson Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Mountain View High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,463 students
| Measure | Mary McPherson Elementary Meridian, Idaho | Mountain View High School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 352 | #13 of 134 |
| National rank | #12018 of 50,301 | #3560 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 494 | 2,463 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 2,463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 23.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.0 vs 69.0).
- •Mary McPherson Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Mountain View High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Mountain View High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.1% vs 25.9%).
- •Mary McPherson Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.8).
- •Mountain View High School is the larger school with 2,463 students compared with 494.
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 Mary McPherson Elementary better than Mountain View High 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 Mary McPherson Elementary and Mountain View High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary McPherson Elementary: 494. Mountain View High School: 2,463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary McPherson Elementary and Mountain View High School rank in Idaho?
Mary McPherson Elementary is 53rd of 352 and Mountain View High School is 13th of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).