HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-21 West Ada Schools
November 21, 2025
RE: Syringa Crossing Mixed Use Development H-2025-0007
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 0 single-family units and 408 multi-family units could house approximately 67 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 526 550* Program Capacity
Victory Middle School 1094 1000
Meridian High School 1739 2075
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.
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.
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.
Sincerely,
Miranda Carson
Director of Transportation & Planning