Serving 75 students in grades 4-8, Fern-waters Public Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 75 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fern-waters Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fern-waters Public Charter School's student population of 75 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
75 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fern-waters Public Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fern-waters Public Charter School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
99%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
57%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fern-waters Public Charter School's ranking?
Fern-waters Public Charter School is ranked #123 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Fern-waters Public Charter School?
75 students attend Fern-waters Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fern-waters Public Charter School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fern-waters Public Charter School?
Fern-waters Public Charter School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fern-waters Public Charter School offer ?
Fern-waters Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Fern-waters Public Charter School part of?
Fern-waters Public Charter School is part of Fern-Waters Public Charter School Inc. School District.
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