Heritage Academy

Summary:

Heritage Academy is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Jerome, ID, with a student population of 155. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with 47.1% White and 48.39% Hispanic students.

Academically, Heritage Academy struggles compared to the state and nearby schools. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.8% of students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, and 33.6% were proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, both well below state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 4.6% and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 65.16%. However, Heritage Academy has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.5.

In contrast, some nearby schools like Rock Creek Elementary and Sawtooth Elementary perform significantly better on standardized tests and have higher statewide rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Heritage Academy may be unique to the school or the Jerome Joint District, which is ranked 74th out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 500 South Lincoln Avenue
       Jerome, ID  83338-3027


(208) 595-1617

District: Heritage Academy Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
278th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,619 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  175

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
49.1%
White:
44.0%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heritage Academy ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.44. (See more...)
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Compare Details Heritage Academy ranks worse than 93.9% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.57. (See more...)
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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: Hispanic (49.1%), White (44%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage Academy is 16.2. (See more...)
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Compare Heritage Academy employs 10.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage Academy is $10,619.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heritage Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Academy 154th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Heritage Academy in the ranking list.)

Heritage Academy Inc.:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage Academy Inc. 74th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Heritage Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.44 278th 301 7.6%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Heritage Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.57 154th 164 6.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Friday, January 18, 2019

Open Quote Terrible school, ran by a tyrant! No accountability, no structure, and no problem solving skills by the leadership. It’s always about passing the buck and manipulating the situation. That principle should be a politician cause she talks a lot without ever actually saying anything! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Heritage Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 118 0 0 22 1 0 1 0 142
2013 146 0 0 34 1 1 4 0 186
2014 143 1 0 34 2 1 3 0 184
2015 128 2 0 45 0 1 1 0 177
2016 124 1 0 42 0 0 3 0 170
2017 108 1 0 49 1 1 3 0 163
2018 91 0 0 46 0 1 3 0 141
2019 106 2 0 60 0 0 4 0 172
2020 73 0 0 51 0 0 1 0 125
2021 100 0 0 62 2 0 1 0 165
2022 91 1 0 73 0 3 0 0 168
2023 73 1 0 75 0 3 3 0 155
2024 77 0 0 86 0 3 9 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 Heritage Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 142 6.2 22.9 58.5
2013 186 9.7 19.1 58.6
2014 184 10.7 17.1 65.8
2015 177 11.0 16.0 66.1
2016 170 12.0 14.1 65.3
2017 163 10.7 15.1 65
2018 141 11.4 12.3 64.5
2019 172 12.5 13.7 65.1
2020 125 10.9 11.3 64.8
2021 165 11.5 14.3 65.5
2022 168 10.3 16.2 65.5
2023 155 11.4 13.5 65.2
2024 175 10.7 16.2 65.1

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 Heritage Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 142 6.2 22.9 58.5
2013 186 9.7 19.1 58.6
2014 184 10.7 17.1 65.8
2015 177 11.0 16.0 66.1
2016 170 12.0 14.1 65.3
2017 163 10.7 15.1 65
2018 141 11.4 12.3 64.5
2019 172 12.5 13.7 65.1
2020 125 10.9 11.3 64.8
2021 165 11.5 14.3 65.5
2022 168 10.3 16.2 65.5
2023 155 11.4 13.5 65.2
2024 175 10.7 16.2 65.1

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 Heritage Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,541 (23.9%) $8,078 (76.1%) $10,619

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage Academy

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students172155
 9.9%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic6075
 25%
Pacific Islander03
White10673
 31.1%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%65.2%
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Students at Heritage Academy are 49% Hispanic, 44% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Heritage Academy ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Idaho elementary schools.

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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