Below Average
#576 of 719 schools in ID
Idaho Virtual Academy
School · Idaho Virtual Academy Inc. · Meridian, ID
A charter school in Meridian, ID where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1965 SOUTH EAGLE ROAD SUITE 190, Meridian, ID 83642
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 53% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Idaho Virtual Academy score 44% 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 5 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Idaho Virtual 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated722/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Meridian), 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
$96,361
Median home value
$492,300
Median rent
$1,629/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83642; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gem Prep: MeridianCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Gem Prep: Online SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Virtual School HouseEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 454 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Idaho Virtual Academy Inc.
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,421NCES 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 Virtual Academy is listed in IDAHO VIRTUAL ACADEMY INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idaho Virtual Academy
Idaho Virtual Academy is a public school in Meridian, ID, part of Idaho Virtual Academy Inc., serving approximately 1,541 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #576 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idaho Virtual Academy
What grades does Idaho Virtual Academy serve?
Idaho Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Idaho Virtual Academy?
Idaho Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Idaho Virtual Academy is 29.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Idaho Virtual Academy rank in ID?
Idaho Virtual Academy ranks #576 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Idaho Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Idaho Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Idaho Virtual Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Idaho Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Idaho Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Idaho Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Idaho Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ada County
- Phone
- (208) 322-3559
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83642)
- 58,049
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 83642; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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