Summary:
Chubbuck, Idaho is a small city served by four schools—Connor Academy, Chubbuck Elementary School, Rulon M Ellis Elementary School, and Alpine Academy—with 1,579 students across three elementary schools and one middle school, and no high school, so families look outside the city after 8th grade. The schools belong to two districts: The Academy Inc., ranked 26th out of 101 Idaho districts (74th percentile) with 4 stars, and Pocatello District, ranked 38th (62nd percentile) with 3 stars.
Connor Academy stands out as the city's academic leader, posting the highest math (55.7%) and ELA (59.6%) proficiency rates in Chubbuck and the lowest chronic absenteeism (5.4%), all while spending the least per student ($4,917). Chubbuck Elementary School is the science standout, with 53.6% of 5th graders proficient in science versus the 44.0% state average. Rulon M Ellis Elementary School serves the highest-need population (53.4% free/reduced lunch) with the smallest class sizes, yet its math (50.0%) and ELA (52.8%) scores trail the other elementary schools. Alpine Academy, the city's only middle school, shows uneven grade-level performance: 7th graders excel in both math and ELA, while 6th graders lag well below state averages.
Every Chubbuck school beats the state's 13.8% chronic absenteeism rate, a strong sign of student engagement. However, year-over-year results are volatile—Rulon M Ellis Elementary School dropped 11.2 points in math proficiency from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026, while Connor Academy improved by 4.1 points. Parents should also note significant grade-level gaps within schools; for example, Ellis 4th graders post 44.4% ELA proficiency versus 65.1% for 5th graders, indicating some cohorts need more support. Overall, Chubbuck's schools perform at or above Idaho averages in most subjects, with strong attendance and particularly notable strengths in science and math.
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