Excellent
#84 of 719 schools in ID
Top 12% in state
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
School · North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc. · Rathdrum, ID
A charter school in Rathdrum, ID where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 434, Rathdrum, ID 83858
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy score 92% proficient, which is above 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 11-year record (2012–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Idaho Stem Charter 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rathdrum), 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
$93,006
Median home value
$452,700
Median rent
$1,244/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
83.4%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83858; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $6,869NCES 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.
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is listed in NORTH IDAHO STEM CHARTER ACADEMY INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is a public school in Rathdrum, ID, part of North Idaho Stem Charter Academy Inc., serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Idaho Stem Charter Academy
What grades does North Idaho Stem Charter Academy serve?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Idaho Stem Charter Academy rank in ID?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy ranks #84 of 719 schools in ID.
What is North Idaho Stem Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North Idaho Stem Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 North Idaho Stem Charter Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is North Idaho Stem Charter Academy a charter school?
Yes, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North Idaho Stem Charter Academy a Title I school?
No, North Idaho Stem Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kootenai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (208) 687-8002
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 83858)
- 19,315
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 83858; 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, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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