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#390 of 719 schools in ID

Vision Charter School

School · Vision Charter School Inc. · Caldwell, ID

A charter school in Caldwell, ID where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

19291 WARD ROAD, Caldwell, ID 83605

  • Math 56% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
College Readiness5.3Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation1.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$7,887
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Vision Charter School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 65% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
91%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

23.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Vision 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.5% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

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Sage International School MiddletonCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–103.7 mi421Compare →
Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–124.0 mi121Compare →

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.

Vision Charter School Inc.

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$7,887NCES 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.

Vision Charter School is listed in VISION CHARTER SCHOOL INC.; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vision Charter School

Vision Charter School is a public school in Caldwell, ID, part of Vision Charter School Inc., serving approximately 742 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vision Charter School

What grades does Vision Charter School serve?

Vision Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Vision Charter School?

Vision Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 742 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vision Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at Vision Charter School is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vision Charter School rank in ID?

Vision Charter School ranks #390 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Vision Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vision Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Vision Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vision Charter School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vision Charter School a charter school?

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

Is Vision Charter School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vision Charter School?

23.5% of students at Vision Charter School 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
742
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Canyon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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