Owl Charter School (Closed 2012)

Owl Charter School serves 169 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Owl Charter School by grade.

School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
(10-11)
35-39%
80%
(10-11)
45-49%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
22%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
72%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Owl Charter School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% ID state average).
How many students attend Owl Charter School?
169 students attend Owl Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Owl Charter School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owl Charter School?
Owl Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owl Charter School offer ?
Owl Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Owl Charter School part of?
Owl Charter School is part of Nampa School District.

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