Serving 55 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Upper Carmen Public Charter School ranks in the top 50% 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 was ≥50% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Upper Carmen Public Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
55 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#291 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
66%
25%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Upper Carmen Public Charter School Inc. School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Upper Carmen Public Charter School's ranking?
Upper Carmen Public Charter School is ranked #291 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Upper Carmen Public Charter School?
55 students attend Upper Carmen Public Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Upper Carmen Public Charter School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Carmen Public Charter School?
Upper Carmen Public Charter School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Upper Carmen Public Charter School offer ?
Upper Carmen Public Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Upper Carmen Public Charter School part of?
Upper Carmen Public Charter School is part of Upper Carmen Public Charter School Inc. School District.
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