Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Peace Valley Charter School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Peace Valley Charter School's student population of 324 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peace Valley Charter School 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 Peace Valley Charter School is 0.42, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#637 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
75%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
40%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peace Valley Charter School's ranking?
Peace Valley Charter School is ranked #637 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Peace Valley Charter School?
324 students attend Peace Valley Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Peace Valley Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peace Valley Charter School?
Peace Valley Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Peace Valley Charter School offer ?
Peace Valley Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Peace Valley Charter School part of?
Peace Valley Charter School is part of Peace Valley Charter School Inc. School District.
In what neighborhood is Peace Valley Charter School located?
Peace Valley Charter School is located in the Boise Bench neighborhood of Boise, ID. There are 10 other public schools located in Boise Bench.
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