Photo: Tamanoeconomico · CC BY-SA 4.0Caldwell’s public schools score below 68% of Idaho districts on tests and graduation
32% of students in Caldwell’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Idaho average (42%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Caldwell, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Idaho, not nationally.
From Idaho state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Caldwell’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 136 Idaho towns with household incomes within a quarter of Caldwell’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 32% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 49% of tested students were proficient in reading and 32% in math, against 55% and 42% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
82% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Vallivue School District 139 spends $9,551 per student and Caldwell School District 132 $12,039, against $11,119 across Idaho (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Vision Charter School, Heritage Community Charter, Elevate Academy, Mosaics Public School, Thomas Jefferson Charter, Gem State Adventist Academy (private) and Caldwell Adventist Elementary (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Caldwell’s grade
C: better than 32% of Idaho school districts, #46 of 59 Idaho towns. Graduation is above the Idaho average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Caldwell, with each school’s own grade.
9th grade in Caldwell · depends on your address
Caldwell Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,400 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Vallivue High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,252 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Caldwell · depends on your address
Caldwell Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,400 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Vallivue High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,252 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Caldwell · depends on your address
Caldwell Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,400 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Vallivue High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,252 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Caldwell · depends on your address
Caldwell Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,400 students · 21:1 students per teacher
Vallivue High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,252 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Caldwell runs its own schools through grade 12 (Vallivue School District 139). From grade PK, students attend the Caldwell School District 132. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Caldwell
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Caldwell vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Idaho towns that share Caldwell’s borders.
Every school in Caldwell
26 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Idaho’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
1 duplicate private-school records merged.
Questions about Caldwell’s schools
Are Caldwell’s schools good?
On Idaho’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Caldwell children attend score below 68% of Idaho’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #46 of 59 Idaho towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Caldwell in?
Two districts: Vallivue School District 139 runs grades PK–12, and Caldwell School District 132 runs grades PK–12.
Where do Caldwell kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Caldwell Senior High School and Vallivue High School.
What is Caldwell’s graduation rate?
82% of the class of 2023 in Vallivue School District 139 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho.
How much does Caldwell spend per student?
$9,551 in Vallivue School District 139 and $12,039 in Caldwell School District 132 (FY2024), against $11,119 across Idaho. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Caldwell?
Yes: Gem State Adventist Academy (religious, grades 9–12, 83 students) and Caldwell Adventist Elementary (religious, grades PK–8, 57 students). Caldwell also has 5 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Caldwell families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Caldwell → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Idaho. Stars are from neighbors.