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Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

Summary:

Idaho Science And Technology Charter School (ISTCS) is a public charter school located in Blackfoot, Idaho, serving 303 students from kindergarten to 9th grade. The school has a focus on science and technology education and has seen some changes in its racial makeup over the past few years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic and Native American students.

ISTCS has made notable improvements in reducing chronic absenteeism, from 28.0% in 2021-2022 to 17.1% in 2022-2023. While the school's overall math proficiency (38.5%) is lower than the state average (42.2%), it performs better in 4th grade math (53.3% vs. 47.6%) and 7th grade math (50% vs. 42.7%). In English Language Arts, ISTCS's overall proficiency (46.8%) is lower than the state average (53.3%), but it performs better in 7th grade (55.3% vs. 55.9%) and 8th grade (55.9% vs. 53%). The school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 13.1 over the past three school years.

Compared to nearby schools, ISTCS's performance on some metrics, such as math proficiency, is lower than the state average, but it outperforms the state in certain grade-level subjects, such as 4th grade math and 7th/8th grade English Language Arts. This suggests that the school may be effectively targeting specific areas of instruction and learning. The school's evolving racial diversity and changes in socioeconomic factors provide opportunities for further exploration and targeted support to ensure the success of all students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-9

 21 N 550 W
       Blackfoot, ID  83221-5562

(208) 785-9913

District: Idaho Science And Technology Charter School Inc.

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,782 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  343

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.0%
Hispanic:
16.6%
American Indian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idaho Science And Technology Charter School ranks worse than 65.1% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.15. (See more...)
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Compare Details Idaho Science And Technology Charter School ranks better than 51.2% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.5. (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: White (79%), Hispanic (16.6%), American Indian (1.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idaho Science And Technology Charter School is 14. (See more...)
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Compare Idaho Science And Technology Charter School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idaho Science And Technology Charter School is $8,782.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Idaho Science And Technology Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Idaho Science And Technology Charter School 80th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Idaho Science And Technology Charter School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 5.11 351st 356 1.4%
2011 23.56 313th 359 12.8%
2012 35.44 266th 354 24.9%
2013 33.41 283rd 357 20.7%
2017 42.38 175th 292 40.1%
2018 29.77 182nd 254 28.3%
2024 35.15 196th 301 34.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 6.45 159th 166 4.2%
2011 23.45 149th 169 11.8%
2012 44.15 103rd 171 39.8%
2013 46.93 99th 173 42.8%
2015 46.43 46th 100 54.0%
2016 40.66 54th 98 44.9%
2017 34.35 87th 131 33.6%
2018 28.66 74th 100 26.0%
2024 43.50 80th 164 51.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 77 1 2 8 7 n/a n/a 0 95
2011 107 1 0 4 3 0 3 0 118
2012 163 1 3 15 6 0 0 0 188
2013 161 0 2 16 6 1 0 0 186
2014 202 2 0 15 3 1 5 0 228
2015 269 2 1 25 1 1 6 0 305
2016 233 3 1 21 2 1 3 0 264
2017 194 2 0 20 1 1 3 0 221
2018 191 3 2 16 8 0 2 0 222
2019 236 3 2 19 7 4 2 0 273
2020 284 2 2 38 6 6 1 0 339
2021 254 2 2 33 11 5 4 0 311
2022 238 3 1 33 7 4 6 0 292
2023 237 2 1 47 6 0 10 0 303
2024 271 1 1 57 6 1 6 0 343

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 Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 95 9.5 10.0 0
2011 118 9.5 12.4 0
2012 188 12.3 15.2 11.2
2013 186 14.0 13.2 54.3
2014 228 14.8 15.3 36
2015 305 20.0 15.2 41.3
2016 264 20.0 13.2 36
2017 221 20.4 10.8 35.7
2018 222 18.9 11.7 43.7
2019 273 22.5 12.1 1.1
2020 339 25.7 13.1 0.9
2021 311 23.6 13.1 37.6
2022 292 23.3 12.5 n/a
2023 303 23.7 12.7 n/a
2024 343 24.5 14.0 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 Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 95 9.5 10.0 0
2011 118 9.5 12.4 0
2012 188 12.3 15.2 11.2
2013 186 14.0 13.2 54.3
2014 228 14.8 15.3 36
2015 305 20.0 15.2 41.3
2016 264 20.0 13.2 36
2017 221 20.4 10.8 35.7
2018 222 18.9 11.7 43.7
2019 273 22.5 12.1 1.1
2020 339 25.7 13.1 0.9
2021 311 23.6 13.1 37.6
2022 292 23.3 12.5 n/a
2023 303 23.7 12.7 n/a
2024 343 24.5 14.0 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $694 (7.9%) $8,088 (92.1%) $8,782

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Idaho Science And Technology Charter School

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 Students273303
 11%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic1947
 147.4%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White236237
 0.4%
Two or More Races210
 400%

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Idaho Science And Technology Charter School ranks 196th of 301 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Idaho Science And Technology Charter School are 79% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 343 students attended Idaho Science And Technology Charter School.


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