BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY
BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY is a public elementary school that is part of the JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 school district, located in MERIDIAN, ID with about 458 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 22 teachers, BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY, located in Meridian, Idaho, is a specialized elementary school within the West Ada School District that centers its curriculum on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). Named after the former NASA teacher-turned-astronaut, the school integrates hands-on, inquiry-based learning across all subject areas. By emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem solving, the academy aims to prepare students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce while fostering a deep curiosity about the natural and technological world.
The school is well-regarded for its innovative instructional approach, which goes beyond traditional textbook learning to include project-based activities and high-tech tools. Students are encouraged to explore STEM concepts through labs, coding, and collaborative design projects that connect classroom theory to practical applications. With a focus on the "engineering design process," BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY creates an immersive academic environment designed to build both technical literacy and essential soft skills, such as communication and adaptability, in its diverse student population.
For more information, contact BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY at (208) 855-4430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MERIDIAN, ID 83646-1345
(208) 855-4430
BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY is a public school in MERIDIAN, ID with about 458 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
- Total Students:
- 458
- Teachers:
- 22
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 458 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BARBARA MORGAN STEM ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.