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#65 of 719 schools in ID

Top 9% in state

North Star Charter School

School · North Star Charter School Inc. · Eagle, ID

A charter school in Eagle, ID where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

839 NORTH LINDER ROAD, Eagle, ID 83616

  • Math 72% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 80% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2022
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency76% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+15.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
College Readiness10.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.7:1
District spending per student$8,015
Chronic Absenteeism10.3%

Students at North Star Charter School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency80%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 11 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 76% recently.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
63%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2018
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
72%
ELA
80%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Star Charter School 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low149/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$118,013

Median home value

$720,300

Median rent

$1,752/mo

College educated

53.2%

Homeownership

86.1%

Poverty rate

8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB ProgramsIB Programme
State avg: 2.1 AP courses·13 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·6 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gem Prep: Meridian NorthCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–104.3 mi475Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

North Star Charter School Inc.

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$8,015NCES 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 Star Charter School is listed in NORTH STAR CHARTER SCHOOL INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Star Charter School

North Star Charter School is a public school in Eagle, ID, part of North Star Charter School Inc., serving approximately 1,018 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Star Charter School

What grades does North Star Charter School serve?

North Star Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend North Star Charter School?

North Star Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 1,018 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Star Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Star Charter School is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Star Charter School rank in ID?

North Star Charter School ranks #65 of 719 schools in ID.

What is North Star Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Star Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 North Star Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Star Charter School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).

Is North Star Charter School a charter school?

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

Is North Star Charter School a Title I school?

No, North Star Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
1,018
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 83616)
34,736
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
45.6
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 83616; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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