Serving 191 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Valley Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Valley Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
North Valley Academy's student population of 191 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Valley Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Valley Academy is 0.47, which is more 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
#379 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
69%
74%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Valley Academy's ranking?
North Valley Academy is ranked #379 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are North Valley Academy often compared to?
North Valley Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Gooding Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Valley Academy?
The graduation rate of North Valley Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend North Valley Academy?
191 students attend North Valley Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of North Valley Academy students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Valley Academy?
North Valley Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Valley Academy offer ?
North Valley Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is North Valley Academy part of?
North Valley Academy is part of North Valley Academy Inc. School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of School Dismiss
May 23, 2025 (Friday)
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