Summary:
The city of Weiser, Idaho is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the Weiser School District as a whole is underperforming compared to state averages, there are some standout schools within the district.
Pioneer Primary School is a top-performing elementary school, ranking in the top 50 in Idaho and outperforming the district and state in math and English language arts. In contrast, Weiser High School and Weiser Middle School have struggled, with students scoring below state averages in core subjects. The district also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and varying levels of economic need among its student populations, as evidenced by the wide range of free/reduced lunch rates across the schools.
One standout is Indianhead Academy High School, a small alternative high school with a very low student-teacher ratio and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it may be providing specialized support and services to its high-need student population. Overall, the data reveals a mixed picture of school performance in Weiser, with both bright spots and areas in need of significant improvement across the district.
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