Thomas Jefferson Charter

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Charter is a public charter school in Caldwell, Idaho that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. With a diverse student population, the school has consistently outperformed the state average on academic assessments, making it a standout educational option in the region.

Thomas Jefferson Charter's academic excellence is evident across multiple subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 74.6% of its students were proficient or better in ISAT Math, compared to the state average of 42.2%. The school's ISAT English Language Arts proficiency rate of 77.9% also significantly exceeds the state average of 53.3%. Additionally, Thomas Jefferson Charter's ISAT Science proficiency rate of 56.8% is much higher than the state average of 41.2%. While the school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, it remains higher than the state average.

Another key strength of Thomas Jefferson Charter is its low chronic absenteeism rate, which has decreased from 8.7% in 2020-2021 to just 2.5% in 2022-2023. This is notably lower than the state average and many nearby charter schools, such as Gem Prep: Nampa (51.4%) and Idaho Arts Charter School (46.2%). Additionally, Thomas Jefferson Charter has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.75% to 29.86% over the past three years, which is lower than some nearby charter schools. Overall, Thomas Jefferson Charter's strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student population make it a standout choice for families in the Caldwell area.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 1209 Adam Smith Ave
       Caldwell, ID  83605-6970


(208) 455-8772

District: Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.3%
Hispanic:
30.1%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks better than 90.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks better than 93.9% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks better than 94.3% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.82. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Charter 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.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Charter:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Charter 28th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Charter in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Charter 10th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Charter in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Charter 9th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Charter in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Charter

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.68 28th 301 90.7%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Charter

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.19 10th 164 93.9%
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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 Thomas Jefferson Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 93.82 9th 159 94.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.22 3rd 35 91.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Thomas Jefferson Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 96.62 2nd 66 97.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Thomas Jefferson Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 97.32 4th 66 93.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.85 4th 55 92.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Thomas Jefferson Charter

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.97 7th 78 91.0%
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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.

Thomas Jefferson Charter Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson Charter

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 238 5 4 104 2 1 11 0 365
2022 244 5 3 115 2 1 6 0 376
2023 239 4 4 110 1 2 6 0 366

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 Thomas Jefferson Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 365 19.6 18.5 29.9
2022 376 21.6 17.3 24.2
2023 366 20.4 17.9 11.7

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 Thomas Jefferson Charter

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 365 19.6 18.5 29.9
2022 376 21.6 17.3 24.2
2023 366 20.4 17.9 11.7

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Jefferson Charter

In the 2022-23 school year, 366 students attended Thomas Jefferson Charter.

Yes. Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks in the top 9.3% of Idaho alternative schools.

Students at Thomas Jefferson Charter are 65% White, 30% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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