Very Good
#145 of 719 schools in ID
Top 20% in state
Thomas Jefferson Charter
School · Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc. · Caldwell, ID
A charter school in Caldwell, ID where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1209 ADAM SMITH AVE, Caldwell, ID 83605
- Math 69% proficient (2022)
- Reading 78% proficient (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Charter score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 74% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Thomas Jefferson Charter 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,436/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caldwell), 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
$60,657
Median home value
$300,900
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc.
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,128NCES 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.
Thomas Jefferson Charter is listed in THOMAS JEFFERSON CHARTER SCHOOL INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Charter
Thomas Jefferson Charter is a public school in Caldwell, ID, part of Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc., serving approximately 375 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Charter
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Charter serve?
Thomas Jefferson Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Charter?
Thomas Jefferson Charter has an enrollment of approximately 375 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Charter is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Charter rank in ID?
Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks #145 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Thomas Jefferson Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Thomas Jefferson Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Charter has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Thomas Jefferson Charter a charter school?
Yes, Thomas Jefferson Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Thomas Jefferson Charter a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Charter?
34.4% of students at Thomas Jefferson Charter 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 375
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Canyon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.4%
- Phone
- (208) 455-8772
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 83605)
- 41,155
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 83605; 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, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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