HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-03 West Ada
October 3, 2024
RE: Skyranch AZ, MDA, PP RZ H-2024-0022
Dear Meridian City Planners:
West Ada School District has experienced significant and sustained growth in student enrollment during the last ten
years. Based on current enrollment data specific to the area surrounding this proposed development, we estimate a
development consisting of 284 single-family units and 0 multi-family units could house approximately 140 school aged
children. Approval of this application will affect enrollments at the following schools in West Ada School District.
Enrollment Capacity
Mary McPherson Elementary School 494 550* Program Capacity
Victory Middle School 1079 1000
Mountain View High School 2512 2175
West Ada School District supports economic growth; however, growth fosters the need for additional school capacity.
Currently entitled developments will continue to have an impact on the district’s enrollment and available capacity south
of the interstate. The following table shows availability at nearby elementary schools:
School Program Capacity Enrollment Enrollment v Capacity
Hillsdale Elementary School 675 764 113%
Mary McPherson Elementary
School 550 494 90%
Siena Elementary School 750 578 77%
Total 1975 1836 93%
When school enrollment exceeds capacity, to meet the need for additional school capacity in this area one or more of
the following will be implemented:
Transporting students to an alternate school with available classrooms.
Attendance area adjustments if there is availability in a nearby school.
Passage of a bond to build new schools to fit the enrollment needs if there is not space at nearby schools.
Portable classrooms placed on the property at the middle school. Portable space is not available at Mary
McPherson Elementary, Hillsdale Elementary, or Mountain View High.
West Ada School District requests developers’ consideration for providing safe walkways, bike paths, and pedestrian
access for our students to schools and community resources. With the proximity to Mary McPherson Elementary this
development may be outside the bus zone. The District urges the developer to ensure a safe pedestrian pathways
including fenced canal crossings for students and the community.
Sincerely,
Miranda Carson
Director of Transportation & Planning