Summary:
Basin School District has only one elementary school, Basin Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade. Located in Basin, Idaho, the school has shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 214th out of 357 Idaho elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 164th out of 337 in 2024-2025, with a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Basin Elementary School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts are slightly above the state average at 54.7%, while its Math and Science proficiency rates are below the state averages at 43% and 40%, respectively. The school has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 42.57%, indicating a student population from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Additionally, the school has a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0%, which is an area that may require attention and improvement efforts.
With only one elementary school in the Basin School District, Basin Elementary School is the sole focus for parents and the community. The school's performance, demographics, and operational metrics provide insights into the educational opportunities and challenges faced by students in this area. While the school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking, there are opportunities for further enhancement, particularly in the areas of Math and Science proficiency, as well as addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate.
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