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North Valley Academy

Summary:

North Valley Academy is an alternative public charter school located in Gooding, Idaho, serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade with a total enrollment of 191 students as of the 2022-2023 school year.

While North Valley Academy has seen a significant decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 100% in 2018-2019 to 57.1% in 2022-2023, the school also faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, rising from 15% in 2020-2021 to 29.6% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by ISAT proficiency rates, is significantly lower than the state averages across all subjects, with its Math proficiency rate at 22.9% compared to the state average of 42.2%. Additionally, North Valley Academy has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 48.69% to 55.44% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

When compared to the nearby Bliss School and Hagerman School, North Valley Academy stands out with lower four-year graduation rates, lower ISAT proficiency rates, and higher chronic absenteeism rates. Furthermore, North Valley Academy's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $9,994, which is lower than the spending per student at Bliss School ($13,899) and Hagerman School ($11,433), and the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.7 to 14.2 over the past three school years, compared to Bliss School (10.4) and Hagerman School (14.0).


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 906 Main Street
       Gooding, ID  83330-1625

(208) 934-4522

District: North Valley Academy Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,994 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.6%
Hispanic:
26.9%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Valley Academy ranks worse than 86.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Valley Academy ranks worse than 85.4% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details North Valley Academy ranks worse than 83% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.43. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Valley Academy 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (64.6%), Hispanic (26.9%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Valley Academy is 12.3. (See more...)
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Compare North Valley Academy employs 14.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Valley Academy is $9,994.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Valley Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks North Valley Academy 260th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See North Valley Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Valley Academy 140th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See North Valley Academy in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks North Valley Academy 132nd of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See North Valley Academy in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Valley Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at North Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.53 211th 349 39.5%
2010 21.76 319th 356 10.4%
2011 35.67 272nd 359 24.2%
2012 39.20 249th 354 29.7%
2013 49.76 208th 357 41.7%
2018 37.94 158th 254 37.8%
2024 13.81 260th 301 13.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at North Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.55 100th 135 25.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for North Valley Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at North Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 72.42 27th 160 83.1%
2010 36.37 118th 166 28.9%
2011 29.35 139th 169 17.8%
2012 36.81 127th 171 25.7%
2013 37.79 120th 173 30.6%
2024 17.00 140th 164 14.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at North Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.55 66th 81 18.5%
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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 North Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 44.54 114th 169 32.5%
2011 47.08 103rd 165 37.6%
2012 66.82 52nd 162 67.9%
2013 45.69 113th 160 29.4%
2024 14.43 132nd 159 17.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at North Valley Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 24.55 63rd 78 19.2%
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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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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Valley Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 139 0 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 161
2010 216 0 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 247
2011 192 0 3 27 2 2 7 0 233
2012 205 0 3 40 2 0 2 0 252
2013 233 0 4 56 1 0 2 0 296
2014 186 0 5 52 2 1 0 0 246
2015 197 0 4 56 1 1 0 0 259
2016 184 0 3 71 1 1 1 0 261
2017 185 1 5 49 2 1 1 0 244
2018 172 1 5 45 1 2 1 0 227
2019 169 1 5 43 0 1 2 0 221
2020 155 1 5 46 2 2 2 0 213
2021 139 1 4 43 3 2 1 0 193
2022 143 2 5 47 4 2 1 0 204
2023 132 2 2 46 5 3 1 0 191
2024 113 2 2 47 4 2 5 0 175

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 North Valley Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 161 8.5 18.8 53.4
2010 247 15.8 15.5 55.1
2011 233 14.2 16.3 57.9
2012 252 14.3 17.5 32.5
2013 296 15.0 19.6 57.1
2014 246 16.1 15.2 54.9
2015 259 15.0 17.2 55.6
2016 261 16.0 16.3 62.5
2017 244 15.5 15.6 59.8
2018 227 15.6 14.5 56.4
2019 221 15.8 13.9 52.5
2020 213 15.9 13.3 50.7
2021 193 14.3 13.4 55.4
2022 204 14.3 14.2 52.5
2023 191 15.0 12.7 48.7
2024 175 14.2 12.3 53.1

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 North Valley Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 161 8.5 18.8 53.4
2010 247 15.8 15.5 55.1
2011 233 14.2 16.3 57.9
2012 252 14.3 17.5 32.5
2013 296 15.0 19.6 57.1
2014 246 16.1 15.2 54.9
2015 259 15.0 17.2 55.6
2016 261 16.0 16.3 62.5
2017 244 15.5 15.6 59.8
2018 227 15.6 14.5 56.4
2019 221 15.8 13.9 52.5
2020 213 15.9 13.3 50.7
2021 193 14.3 13.4 55.4
2022 204 14.3 14.2 52.5
2023 191 15.0 12.7 48.7
2024 175 14.2 12.3 53.1

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 North Valley Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,868 (18.7%) $8,126 (81.3%) $9,994

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Valley Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students221191
 13.6%
African American12
 100%
American Indian05
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic4346
 7%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White169132
 21.9%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%48.7%
 3.8%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 175 students attended North Valley Academy.

Students at North Valley Academy are 65% White, 27% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

North Valley Academy ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Idaho alternative schools.


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