Star Camp · Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0Star’s public schools outscore 84% of Idaho districts
55% of students in Star’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Idaho average (42%). The grade covers the public school district serving Star, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Idaho, not nationally.
From Idaho state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Star’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 68% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 55% and 42% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $9,614 per student, against $11,119 across Idaho (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and nine high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Little Miracles (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Star’s grade
A−: better than 84% of Idaho school districts, #2 of 59 Idaho towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Idaho average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Star, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Star
Star Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 727 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Star’s public schools are run by Meridian Joint School District 2, which also serves Eagle and Meridian. Parts of Star (17% of its land) are served by Middleton School District 134 instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Star vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Idaho towns that share Star’s borders.
Every school in Star
12 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Idaho’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Star’s schools
Are Star’s schools good?
By Idaho’s own tests, yes: the public schools Star children attend outscore 84% of Idaho’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #2 of 59 Idaho towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 84%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Star in?
Meridian Joint School District 2, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 38,740 students in 61 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Star are served by Middleton School District 134.
Where do Star kids go to high school?
One of 9 high schools, depending on your address: Mountain View High School, Owyhee High School, Rocky Mountain High School, Meridian High School, Eagle High School, Centennial High School, Renaissance High School, Virtual School House and Idaho Fine Arts Academy.
What is Star’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Meridian Joint School District 2 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho.
How much does Star spend per student?
$9,614 in Meridian Joint School District 2 (FY2024), against $11,119 across Idaho. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Star?
Yes: Little Miracles (religious, grades PK–K, 50 students).
Parents talk
What Star families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Star → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Idaho. Stars are from neighbors.