Summary:
Anser Of Idaho Inc. is a single-school district in Garden City, Idaho, serving grades PK–8 at Anser Charter School. Because there is only one school, the district and school are essentially the same, meaning all district-level results come directly from this one charter school.
Anser Charter School enrolls 573 students and offers a notable split in performance: 4th and 5th graders are strong standouts, while 6th–8th graders fall well below state averages. Overall math proficiency is 46.2%, slightly above the state’s 43.1%, and science proficiency is essentially at par (42.9% vs. 42.7%). However, English language arts proficiency trails the state, 52.1% versus 54.0%. The school has earned a stable 3-star rating for three consecutive years, ranking at the 52nd to 57th percentile among Idaho schools. This middling rating reflects a pattern where early elementary success is offset by a clear middle-school decline.
The most important takeaway is the dramatic grade-level gap. In 4th grade, math proficiency is 63.5% versus 48.0% statewide, and ELA is 64.8% versus 50.2% — huge advantages. By 6th grade, the school falls 9.2 points below the state in math and 14.2 points below in ELA, with deficits continuing into 8th grade, especially in ELA. Chronic absenteeism is also a concern at 17.2%, compared to 13.8% statewide, which may contribute to the middle-grade struggles. Parents should know that while the elementary program is strong, the transition to middle school appears to be a vulnerable point. The school’s overall rating masks this internal split, so it’s worth looking at grade-level data rather than just the summary score. If you’re considering this district, understand that the experience and outcomes will likely differ greatly depending on whether your child is in grades 4–5 or grades 6–8.
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