HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-07-27 WASD Esr West Ada
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SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 27, 2021
City of Meridian
33 E Broadway Ave., Ste. 102
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Briar Ridge Subdivision
File No. H-2021-0036
Dear Planners:
Joint School District No. 2 (dba West Ada School District) has experienced significant and sustained growth in student
enrollment during the last ten years. Applying our Student Generation Rate (.7 per SF dwelling unit, .1 per MF dwelling
unit), to the Briar Ridge Subdivision we predict these homes, when completed, could house 159 school aged children.
Approval of this development could affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada District:
Approved prelim Approved MF
Enrolled for plat parcels per units per Miles
21-22 Capacity attendance area attendance area (Dev.to School)
Mary McPherson Elementary 461 675 2501 26 1.6
Victory Middle School 976 1000 3649 624 3.8
Meridian High School 1865 2075 3526 2419 7.2
School of Choice Options
Christine Donnell Elementary(Arts) 505 500 N/A N/A 6.8
Spalding Elementary(STEM) 677 750 N/A N/A 8.9
West Ada School District supports economic growth. To meet the need for additional school capacity, West Ada School
District will accept the donation of land appropriate for a school site. Passage of a bond issue will be required prior to the
commencement of new school construction.
Residents cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school(s) as it may be necessary to bus students to available
classrooms across the district. The safety of our students is our first and foremost priority. With this in mind, we ask that
you encourage the developer to provide safe walkways, bike baths and pedestrian access for our students. School capacity
and transportation is addressed in Idaho Code 67-6508 - future development will continue to have an impact on the
district's capacity.
Sincerely,
Marci Horner
Planning and Development Administrator