Summary:
The city of Orofino, Idaho is home to two schools: Orofino Elementary School and Orofino High School. Based on the available data, Orofino Elementary School stands out as the stronger-performing school, consistently ranking higher in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings and outperforming the district and state averages in ISAT proficiency rates for Math, Science, and English Language Arts.
While both schools have a predominantly white student population, Orofino Elementary School has a more diverse student body, with higher percentages of Hispanic and Native American students compared to Orofino High School. Additionally, Orofino Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a lower student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance.
While both schools have similar per-student spending, the higher percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Orofino Elementary School suggests that it may be serving a more economically disadvantaged student population, which could impact academic outcomes. Overall, the data indicates that Orofino Elementary School is the standout school in the Orofino Joint District, with room for improvement at the high school level.
Thank you for your feedback!