Vision Charter School

Summary:

Vision Charter School is a public charter school located in Caldwell, Idaho that serves 751 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school stands out for its consistently high academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and impressive graduation rates that far exceed the state average.

Vision Charter School's students perform exceptionally well on ISAT assessments, with 66.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 53.3%. The school also boasts a four-year graduation rate ranging from 95.8% to 100% over the past five years, significantly higher than nearby charter schools. Additionally, Vision Charter School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 5.1% to 10.5% over the past three years, lower than most of the surrounding charter schools.

Compared to nearby charter schools, Vision Charter School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 21.44% in 2022-2023, while the surrounding charter schools range from 15.44% to 51.4%. Despite this, the school's spending per student of $6,555 in 2018-2019 is lower than the nearby charter schools, which range from $5,937 to $7,892 per student. This suggests that Vision Charter School is able to achieve its exceptional academic outcomes with relatively lower per-student spending. The school's racial diversity, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (16.78%) compared to the nearby charter schools, could also be an asset for the school and the community.


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Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 19291 Ward Road
       Caldwell, ID  83605-7936


(208) 455-9220

District: Vision Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
109th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,555 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.5 Help
Number of students:  751

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.0%
Hispanic:
16.8%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.4% Help


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Compare Details Vision Charter School ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.01. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vision Charter School ranks better than 76.8% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vision Charter School ranks better than 77.4% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.74. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vision Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vision Charter School is $6,555.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vision Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vision Charter School 109th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Vision Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vision Charter School 38th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Vision Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Vision Charter School 36th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Vision Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vision Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 53.59 167th 335 50.1%
2009 83.26 24th 349 93.1%
2010 84.33 17th 356 95.2%
2011 82.88 20th 359 94.4%
2012 72.41 71st 354 79.9%
2013 74.24 60th 357 83.2%
2015 60.90 86th 226 61.9%
2016 66.71 81st 240 66.3%
2017 65.29 97th 292 66.8%
2018 79.68 41st 254 83.9%
2024 61.01 109th 301 63.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.79 18th 69 73.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.87 21st 69 69.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.96 45th 135 66.7%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vision Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.66 38th 164 76.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.16 5th 60 91.7%
2024 68.79 18th 72 75.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.63 9th 60 85.0%
2024 74.87 16th 72 77.8%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 72.74 36th 159 77.4%
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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.60 4th 6 33.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.76 9th 35 74.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.79 24th 66 63.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.87 15th 66 77.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 74.95 13th 55 76.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Vision Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.32 21st 78 73.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Monday, May 7, 2018

Open Quote Ban cell phones in class! That needs to be established standard policy from early on and consistent with every class. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Open Quote Dear Readers,
I am a current student at Vision Charter school and have been attending the school since the beginning in 2007. It has been a hard journey but definitely worth it.We have an amazing group of staff that give all their time and effort towards helping the students. Our academic programs are molded to every individuals needs and are perfect for the variety of professions the students are interested in. At first all the rules can be annoying but in the end you see the affect it has on the students and the teachers and it is an amazing time when that realizations hits you. There are some very talented children who attend Vision Charter making the atmosphere more inspiring. I always feel challenged and I am always encouraged in creative thinking. It is a great school and if you are looking into attending I would definitely check it out. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vision Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 216 1 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2009 240 5 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 254
2010 274 6 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2011 406 6 4 15 5 0 0 0 436
2012 462 6 12 22 3 0 1 0 506
2013 504 8 10 25 2 1 1 0 551
2014 597 5 8 49 3 0 9 0 671
2015 588 4 11 59 2 0 18 0 682
2016 572 4 7 70 2 0 23 0 678
2017 586 0 5 79 2 2 23 0 697
2018 574 0 6 89 0 1 27 0 697
2019 589 0 5 101 0 1 29 0 725
2020 579 0 6 105 0 1 31 0 722
2021 557 0 8 116 0 0 33 0 714
2022 560 0 10 122 0 0 36 0 728
2023 578 1 9 126 0 0 37 0 751

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vision Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 222 9.5 23.4 0
2009 254 10.5 24.2 0
2010 299 12.6 23.6 0
2011 436 15.8 27.5 0
2012 506 18.2 27.6 44.1
2013 551 19.9 27.6 43.4
2014 671 27.3 24.5 40.8
2015 682 28.0 24.3 33
2016 678 29.0 23.3 42.3
2017 697 28.6 24.3 39.2
2018 697 27.3 25.4 37.7
2019 725 28.5 25.4 36
2020 722 29.5 24.4 35
2021 714 31.5 22.6 26.1
2022 728 31.0 23.4 8.1
2023 751 31.8 23.5 21.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vision Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 222 9.5 23.4 0
2009 254 10.5 24.2 0
2010 299 12.6 23.6 0
2011 436 15.8 27.5 0
2012 506 18.2 27.6 44.1
2013 551 19.9 27.6 43.4
2014 671 27.3 24.5 40.8
2015 682 28.0 24.3 33
2016 678 29.0 23.3 42.3
2017 697 28.6 24.3 39.2
2018 697 27.3 25.4 37.7
2019 725 28.5 25.4 36
2020 722 29.5 24.4 35
2021 714 31.5 22.6 26.1
2022 728 31.0 23.4 8.1
2023 751 31.8 23.5 21.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vision Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $605 (9.2%) $5,951 (90.8%) $6,555

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vision Charter School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
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Change (%)
Total Students725751
 3.6%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic101126
 24.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White589578
 1.9%
Two or More Races2937
 27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36%21.4%
 14.6%


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Vision Charter School ranks 109th of 301 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 751 students attended Vision Charter School.

Students at Vision Charter School are 77% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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