Heritage Community Charter vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Community Charter
Caldwell · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
512 students
Jefferson Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 5–6
778 students
| Measure | Heritage Community Charter Caldwell, Idaho | Jefferson Middle School Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #324 of 352 | #103 of 106 |
| National rank | #40456 of 50,301 | #13360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 512 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| city | Caldwell | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Community Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 22.3).
- •Heritage Community Charter does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Heritage Community Charter does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Heritage Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 74.3%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.3).
- •Jefferson Middle School is the larger school with 778 students compared with 512.
- •Heritage Community Charter is a charter school while Jefferson Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heritage Community Charter better than Jefferson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Community Charter ranks higher (26.9 vs 22.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heritage Community Charter and Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Caldwell and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Community Charter: 512. Jefferson Middle School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Community Charter and Jefferson Middle School rank in Idaho?
Heritage Community Charter is 324th of 352 and Jefferson Middle School is 103rd of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).