Summary:
Juliaetta, Idaho is home to one public school, Juliaetta Elementary School, which serves 134 students in grades PK through 6 as part of the Kendrick Joint District. This small, rural school has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio and nearly 45% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, yet it manages to achieve several academic results at or above state averages.
The school's most impressive result came in science: in 2024-2025, 61.1% of students were proficient, far outpacing the district's 40.9% and the state's 42.6%. In 2025-2026, 5th-grade math reached 54.5% proficiency versus 42.2% statewide, although overall math was essentially flat at 43.9% compared to the state's 43.1%. Chronic absenteeism is a bright spot at 11.0%, lower than both the district (11.6%) and the state (13.8%), indicating a positive attendance culture.
However, not all subjects shine. ELA proficiency has hovered around 51% over the past two years, slightly below the state's 53.9-54.0%. Math varies by grade: 4th grade dropped to 38.9% in 2025-2026 versus 48.0% statewide, while 6th grade also lagged. The school's state percentile ranking fell from the 52nd percentile in 2024-2025 to the 40th percentile in 2025-2026, reflecting a need for more consistent performance across grade levels and subjects. That said, with strong science, a healthy attendance rate, and a per-student spending of $13,113, Juliaetta Elementary provides a supportive environment with clear areas for targeted improvement, especially in 4th-grade math and overall ELA.
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