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#382 of 719 schools in ID

Virtual School House

School · Joint School District No. 2 · Meridian, ID

A Joint School District No. 2 school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

1303 EAST CENTRAL DRIVE, Meridian, ID 83642

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 49% proficient (2022)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change+0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency39% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$9,276
Chronic Absenteeism37.2%

Students at Virtual School House score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency49%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2016, to 39% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).

Show all 5 years by subject
2015
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)

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

Based on 10 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 Virtual School House 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gem Prep: MeridianCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–121.0 mi480Compare →
Gem Prep: Online SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified9.0PK–121.0 mi362Compare →
Idaho Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.6K–121.3 mi1,541Compare →
Project Impact Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–121.4 mi281Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Joint School District No. 2

Schools in district
61
Rank in district
#52 of 60
District spending per student
$9,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Virtual School House is listed in JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virtual School House

Virtual School House is a public school in Meridian, ID, part of Joint School District No. 2, serving approximately 454 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virtual School House

What grades does Virtual School House serve?

Virtual School House serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Virtual School House?

Virtual School House has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual School House?

The student-teacher ratio at Virtual School House is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virtual School House rank in ID?

Virtual School House ranks #382 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Virtual School House's MySchoolScout rating?

Virtual School House has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Virtual School House?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual School House has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).

Is Virtual School House a charter school?

No, Virtual School House is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Virtual School House a Title I school?

No, Virtual School House is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ada County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.2%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
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, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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