A
Very Good
88/100

Fern-waters Public Charter School

📚 04 – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 103 VAN DREFF STREET, Salmon, ID 83647
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 72% · Math 42% proficient · 74th percentile in Idaho
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Idaho schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

88
Repit Score
out of 100
78
Students
enrolled
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%74/100reading 92nd percentile, math 56th percentile among Idaho middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%69/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Idaho. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+20 pts vs. state avg 52%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency42% (+4 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Idaho state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%35%reading +16 pts, math -9 pts65th percentile (list)
Low-income75%45%reading +36 pts, math +21 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 103 VAN DREFF STREET
City Salmon
ZIP Code 83647
District 1600186
NCES School ID 160018601114
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 83647

Understanding the community around Fern-waters Public Charter School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,487
Per Capita Income $27,866
Poverty Rate 9.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%
High School or Higher 87.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $238,500
Median Rent $980
Owner-Occupied 68.2%
Renter-Occupied 31.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fern-waters Public Charter School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.7%
Two or More Races 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 78
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fern-waters Public Charter School?
Fern-waters Public Charter School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Fern-waters Public Charter School?
Fern-waters Public Charter School has 78 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Fern-waters Public Charter School serve?
Fern-waters Public Charter School serves grades 04 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Fern-waters Public Charter School receive per student?
Fern-waters Public Charter School receives $12,395 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fern-waters Public Charter School in 83647 ▼
Avg Home Value
$361,491
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,621
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
31.8%

Other Schools in 83647

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026