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#529 of 719 schools in ID
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School
School · Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc. · Blackfoot, ID
A charter school in Blackfoot, ID where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21 N 550 W, Blackfoot, ID 83221
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idaho Science and Technology Charter School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Idaho Science and Technology Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blackfoot), 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
$77,889
Median home value
$250,200
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,693NCES 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.
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is listed in IDAHO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idaho Science and Technology Charter School
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is a public school in Blackfoot, ID, part of Idaho Science and Technology Charter School Inc., serving approximately 343 students in grades Kindergarten-9th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idaho Science and Technology Charter School
What grades does Idaho Science and Technology Charter School serve?
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 9th.
How many students attend Idaho Science and Technology Charter School?
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 343 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Science and Technology Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idaho Science and Technology Charter School rank in ID?
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School ranks #529 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Idaho Science and Technology Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Science and Technology Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idaho Science and Technology Charter School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Idaho Science and Technology Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Idaho Science and Technology 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 Science and Technology Charter School a Title I school?
No, Idaho Science and Technology Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 9th
- Enrollment
- 343
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (208) 785-9913
- Area population (ZIP 83221)
- 29,244
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 83221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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