Is Vision Charter School a good school?

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

How many students attend Vision Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 742 students attended Vision Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Vision Charter School?

Students at Vision Charter School are 74% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

19291 Ward Road
Caldwell, ID 83605-7936

(208) 455-9220

District: Vision Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
109^th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,555

Student/teacher ratio: 22.5

Number of students: 742

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.3%

Hispanic:

19.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vision Charter School ranks better than 63.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.01. (See more...)

Compare Details Vision Charter School ranks better than 76.8% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.66. (See more...)

Compare Details Vision Charter School ranks better than 77.4% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.74. (See more...)

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.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.3%), Hispanic (19.5%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vision Charter School is 22.5. (See more...)

Compare Vision Charter School employs 32.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

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

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

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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
2008	53.59	167^th	335	50.1%
2009	83.26	24^th	349	93.1%
2010	84.33	17^th	356	95.2%
2011	82.88	20^th	359	94.4%
2012	72.41	71^st	354	79.9%
2013	74.24	60^th	357	83.2%
2015	60.90	86^th	226	61.9%
2016	66.71	81^st	240	66.3%
2017	65.29	97^th	292	66.8%
2018	79.68	41^st	254	83.9%
2024	61.01	109^th	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	18^th	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	21^st	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	45^th	135	66.7%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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	38^th	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	5^th	60	91.7%
2024	68.79	18^th	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	9^th	60	85.0%
2024	74.87	16^th	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	36^th	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	4^th	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	9^th	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	24^th	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	15^th	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	13^th	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	21^st	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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 7, 2018

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

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	Total
2008	216	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	222
2009	240	5	0	6	3	n/a	n/a	254
2010	274	6	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	299
2011	406	6	4	15	5	0	0	436
2012	462	6	12	22	3	0	1	506
2013	504	8	10	25	2	1	1	551
2014	597	5	8	49	3	0	9	671
2015	588	4	11	59	2	0	18	682
2016	572	4	7	70	2	0	23	678
2017	586	0	5	79	2	2	23	697
2018	574	0	6	89	0	1	27	697
2019	589	0	5	101	0	1	29	725
2020	579	0	6	105	0	1	31	722
2021	557	0	8	116	0	0	33	714
2022	560	0	10	122	0	0	36	728
2023	578	1	9	126	0	0	37	751
2024	551	1	8	145	0	0	37	742

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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
2024	742	32.9	22.5	23.5

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
2024	742	32.9	22.5	23.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vision Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	725	751	3.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	9	80%
Hispanic	101	126	24.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	589	578	1.9%
Two or More Races	29	37	27.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36%	21.4%	14.6%

Schools Near Vision Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				ISAT Math (2024)								ISAT Science (2024)				ISAT English Language Arts (2024)								Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vision Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	19291 Ward Road	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Vision Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-9220	742	33	22.5	23.5%	551 (74.3%)	1 (0.1%)	145 (19.5%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.0%)								(n/a)	46.6	53.0	47.8	46.8	37.7	53.4	57.9	48.9	50.7			55.6		49.3	59.7	71.5		77.5	85.7	66.3	$6,555	$605	$5,951
Thomas Jefferson Charter	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1209 Adam Smith Ave	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 455-8772	375	22	17.4	34.4%	236 (62.9%)	4 (1.1%)	119 (31.7%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.9%)								(n/a)	71.5			71.9	71.9	81.3		74.6				56.8		71.9			78.1		82.1	77.9
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention	Public, Alternative	1-12	222 12th Ave N	Caldwell	83605	Canyon County	Caldwell District	No	No	No	No	(208) 454-7240	24	1	24.0		9 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.5%)								(n/a)
Elevate Academy Nampa	Public, Charter, Alternative	6-11	11425 Orchard Avenue	Nampa	83651	Canyon County	Elevate Academy Nampa LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 861-7283	413	30	13.6	46.5%	233 (56.4%)	1 (0.2%)	157 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (4.1%)								(n/a)
Idaho Arts Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1220 5th Street North	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Idaho Arts Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 463-4324	1,369	74	18.5	36.2%	884 (64.6%)	12 (0.9%)	386 (28.2%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	7 (0.5%)	69 (5.0%)								(n/a)	45.4	42.7	32.2	35.8	36.2	34.5	43.1	38.3	45.0	41.8	57.6	46.6	42.8	49.5	53.8	48.8	53.4	56.9	72.8	52.7
Gem Prep: Nampa	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	310 West Iowa Avenue	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Gem Prep: Nampa LLC	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 468-2848	514	23	22.3	61.1%	298 (58.0%)	4 (0.8%)	179 (34.8%)	8 (1.6%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.7%)								(n/a)	55.8	64.8	25.5	44.9	28.2	35.7	54.5	43.2	21.5			32.8	46.1	45.9		61.3	43.6	38.1		48.7
Nampa Online Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3313 Parkridge Drive	Nampa	83687	Canyon County	Nampa School District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 468-2808	294	20	14.8		164 (55.8%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (38.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (5.1%)								(n/a)								8.8		14.3		17.2					23.5	12.3	44.0	26.8
Gem Prep: Meridian North	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	5390 North McDermott Road	Meridian	83646	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian North LLC	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 917-9150	475	23	20.6		356 (74.9%)	5 (1.1%)	83 (17.5%)	5 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.1%)								(n/a)	75.0		59.2					64.6				47.3	65.4		63.3	76.6	87.0			74.5
Compass Public Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	4667 West Aviator Street	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Compass Public Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 888-5847	1,264	65	19.5	14.9%	1,016 (80.4%)	16 (1.3%)	128 (10.1%)	38 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	61 (4.8%)								(n/a)	76.2	69.3			68.7	55.4	80.0	69.8	63.0			65.2		73.8	86.4	79.8	82.2	76.6		80.8	$5,937	$683	$5,254
Liberty Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	9955 Kris Jensen Lane	Nampa	83686	Canyon County	Liberty Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 466-7952	396	17	22.7	20.2%	334 (84.3%)	3 (0.8%)	40 (10.1%)	7 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	8 (2.0%)								(n/a)		72.7	78.8	78.6				77.1		73.1		68.9	75.8	78.7	81.9					85.5	$7,892	$1,140	$6,752

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