Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

Summary:

Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse is a small public virtual school serving grades PK-12 in the Twin Falls District in Idaho, with a student population of 96 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school's racial makeup has fluctuated in recent years, it is predominantly White students, followed by Hispanic students.

Despite being a virtual school, Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse consistently underperforms the Twin Falls District and the state of Idaho in both math and English language arts proficiency on the ISAT assessments. In 2023-2024, only 21% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to 36.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a significantly higher student-teacher ratio of 384 students per teacher, suggesting the virtual learning environment may present unique challenges. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Murtaugh Schools and Xavier Charter School, Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse stands out as an underperforming school, with significantly lower test scores and graduation rates, as well as higher chronic absenteeism and student-teacher ratios. These findings suggest that the virtual learning environment may present unique challenges that the school and district should address to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to quality education.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative PK, KG-12

201 Main Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301-6103

(208) 733-6900

District: Twin Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
288^th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 830.0

Number of students: 166

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.3%

Hispanic:

19.3%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse ranks worse than 95.7% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse ranks worse than 97.6% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.89. (See more...)

Compare Details Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse ranks worse than 85.5% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.66. (See more...)

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 (75.3%), Hispanic (19.3%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse is 830. (See more...)

Compare Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse employs 0.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse 160^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse 136^th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse in the ranking list.)

Twin Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls District 61^st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.89	288^th	301	4.3%

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

Rank History for Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.89	160^th	164	2.4%

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Rank History for Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	8.66	136^th	159	14.5%

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

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	18	0	0	2	0	0	20
2019	58	1	0	2	3	0	64
2021	102	1	1	14	0	10	128
2022	45	0	2	17	0	4	68
2023	78	2	0	12	0	4	96
2024	125	2	0	32	0	7	166

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 Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	20	n/a	n/a	15
2019	64	n/a	n/a	4.7
2021	128	n/a	n/a	24.2
2022	68	0.1	566.6	n/a
2023	96	0.2	384.0	n/a
2024	166	0.2	830.0	n/a

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 Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	20	n/a	n/a	15
2019	64	n/a	n/a	4.7
2021	128	n/a	n/a	24.2
2022	68	0.1	566.6	n/a
2023	96	0.2	384.0	n/a
2024	166	0.2	830.0	n/a

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

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.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse)	45.1	41.7	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)	50.9	48.5	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	64	96	50%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	12	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	58	78	34.5%
Two or More Races	0	4

Schools Near Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

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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 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
Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse	Public, Virtual, Alternative	PK, KG-12	201 Main Avenue West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	Yes	No	(208) 733-6900	166	0	830.0		125 (75.3%)	2 (1.2%)	32 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)								(n/a)								21.0						25.0				31.0
Snake River Juvenile Detention	Public, Alternative	1-12	2515 Wright Avenue	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Twin Falls District	No	No	No	No	(208) 736-2588	5	1	5.0		4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Xavier Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1218 North College Road West	Twin Falls	83301	Twin Falls County	Xavier Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 734-3947	661	35	18.8	29.5%	490 (74.1%)	2 (0.3%)	138 (20.9%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.1%)								(n/a)	70.9	60.4	29.5	43.3	53.9	61.5	64.5	53.7	26.2	42.6		55.2	44.3		63.5			58.1	$5,824	$557	$5,266
Rise Charter School	Public, Charter, Alternative	4-10	203 Center Street West	Kimberly	83341	Twin Falls County	Kimberly District	Yes	No	No	No	(208) 423-4170	140	11	13.2	27.1%	118 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (15.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								41.7								77.8		53.7
Jerome Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	125 4th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	No	No	(208) 324-2392	7	1	7.0		4 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (42.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$1,751	$471	$1,280
Valley School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	882 Valley Road South	Hazelton	83335	Jerome County	Valley District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 829-5353	488	39	12.5	47.7%	251 (51.4%)	0 (0.0%)	236 (48.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																			$9,154	$1,016	$8,138
Murtaugh Schools	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	500 West Boyd Street	Murtaugh	83344	Twin Falls County	Murtaugh Joint District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 432-5451	383	26	14.6	58.2%	228 (59.5%)	1 (0.3%)	148 (38.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)								(n/a)		34.8	57.1		66.7		43.2	56.6		48.4	55.9	34.8	70.6		75.0	50.0	69.5	61.9	$8,787	$1,620	$7,167

Frequently Asked Questions about Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse

How many students attend Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse?

In the 2023-24 school year, 166 students attended Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse.

Is Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse a good school?

Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse ranks in the bottom 4.3% of Idaho alternative schools.

What is the racial makeup of Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse?

Students at Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse are 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What district is Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse in?

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