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Charter school · Idaho Arts Charter School Inc. · Nampa, Idaho

Idaho Arts Charter School

Idaho Arts Charter School rates 6.0 on our ten-point scale and ranks 413 of 723 schools in Idaho.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
6.0this school

6.0 on a one-to-ten scale.

#413 of 723 schools in Idaho

The brief

A charter school in Nampa, ID where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 413 of 723 schools in Idaho and 1 of 1 in Idaho Arts Charter School Inc..

Idaho Arts Charter School is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math37%733 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
Reading54%735 students tested · state average not published · 2022 EdFacts
In 2022, 37% of students were proficient in math and 54% in reading.2022 EdFacts; 2 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
6.0
33% of the rating
College Readiness
6.6
40% of the rating
Resources & Environment
5.2
27% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 54% (2022 EdFacts).

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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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.
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 83687; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Idaho Arts Charter School and the 20 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$72,294
Median home value
$369,700
Median rent
$1,416/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
71.6%
Poverty rate
8.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83687; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
72
Very Walkable
Bike Score
61
Bikeable
City reported crime
984/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Nampa. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Nampa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Advanced STEM courses
3 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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  2. Liberty Charter School4.7 mi · charter
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  4. Idaho Arts Charter Schoolthis school
    6.0
  5. 4.7Compare →
  6. Elevate Academy Nampa3.4 mi · charter
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  7. Gem Prep: Nampa2.3 mi · charter
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and three rate higher than Idaho Arts Charter School among the rated peers.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Idaho Arts Charter School serve?

Idaho Arts Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Idaho Arts Charter School?

Idaho Arts Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,369 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Arts Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Arts Charter School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Idaho Arts Charter School rank in ID?

Idaho Arts Charter School ranks #413 of 723 schools in ID.

What is Idaho Arts Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Idaho Arts Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Idaho Arts Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Idaho Arts Charter School has 37% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Idaho Arts Charter School a charter school?

Yes, Idaho Arts Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Idaho Arts Charter School a Title I school?

No, Idaho Arts Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idaho Arts Charter School?

36.2% of students at Idaho Arts Charter School 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
1,369
Student-teacher ratio
18.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Canyon County
4-year graduation
80–89%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$8,695
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 83687)
40,299
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
33.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.