GEM PREP: MERIDIAN

Charter School 454 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Gem Prep: Meridian is a public charter school located in Meridian, Idaho, that serves students in grades K–12. Operating under the Gem Innovation Schools network, the school is designed to provide a personalized, technology-integrated learning environment. Its instructional model focuses on a "blended learning" approach, which combines traditional teacher-led instruction with individualized digital curriculum to help students progress at their own pace and master core competencies.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school emphasizes college and career readiness, aiming to prepare students for post-secondary success through a supportive and rigorous school culture. As a public charter, it is tuition-free and open to students regardless of their district of residence, often drawing families who are seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom experience. By utilizing data-driven instruction and high-touch mentorship, Gem Prep: Meridian strives to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that each student receives an education tailored to their specific academic needs.

454

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEM PREP: MERIDIAN
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	53
Black	15
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	4

White
356 (78.4 %)
Hispanic
53 (11.7 %)
Black
15 (3.3 %)
Two or More
14 (3.1 %)
Asian
9 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	GEM PREP: MERIDIAN LLC
Phone:	(208)917-9150
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 49

Grade 7 36

Grade 8 39

Grade 9 29

Grade 10 26