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#492 of 719 schools in ID
Heritage Academy
Elementary School · Heritage Academy Inc. · Jerome, ID
A charter elementary school in Jerome, ID where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 SOUTH LINCOLN AVENUE, Jerome, ID 83338
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated806/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jerome), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,489
Median home value
$253,300
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.2 | K–3 | 0.8 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Canyonside Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Summit ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 2–5 | 1.0 mi | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Heritage Academy Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Heritage Academy is listed in HERITAGE ACADEMY INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy is a public elementary school in Jerome, ID, part of Heritage Academy Inc., serving approximately 175 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #492 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Academy
What grades does Heritage Academy serve?
Heritage Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Academy rank in ID?
Heritage Academy ranks #492 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Heritage Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Heritage Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Heritage Academy a charter school?
Yes, Heritage Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage Academy a Title I school?
No, Heritage Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Academy?
65.1% of students at Heritage Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jerome County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (208) 595-1617
- Area population (ZIP 83338)
- 21,830
- Area average commute
- 20.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83338; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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