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#678 of 719 schools in ID
Heritage Community Charter
Elementary School · Heritage Community Charter School Inc. · Caldwell, ID
A charter elementary school in Caldwell, ID where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1803 EAST USTICK ROAD, Caldwell, ID 83605
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 36% proficient (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage Community Charter score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage Community Charter 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caldwell), 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
$60,657
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis and Clark ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 508 | 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.
Heritage Community Charter School Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,485NCES 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 Community Charter is listed in HERITAGE COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage Community Charter
Heritage Community Charter is a public elementary school in Caldwell, ID, part of Heritage Community Charter School Inc., serving approximately 491 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage Community Charter
What grades does Heritage Community Charter serve?
Heritage Community Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage Community Charter?
Heritage Community Charter has an enrollment of approximately 491 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Community Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Community Charter is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage Community Charter rank in ID?
Heritage Community Charter ranks #678 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Heritage Community Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Community Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Community Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage Community Charter has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Heritage Community Charter a charter school?
Yes, Heritage Community Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage Community Charter a Title I school?
No, Heritage Community Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage Community Charter?
62.1% of students at Heritage Community Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 491
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (208) 453-8070
- Area population (ZIP 83605)
- 41,155
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 83605; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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