Jerome Joint District

The Jerome Joint District operates 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves the Jerome, Idaho area and faces several challenges, including low academic performance and high rates of economic disadvantage among its student population.

Among the standout schools in the district, Jefferson Elementary School has the highest proficiency rates in math and English language arts, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. The alternative high school, Falls City Academy, also stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate on par with the district's main high school, Jerome High School. However, the district as a whole struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates and low test scores compared to state averages, particularly in math and English language arts.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the district/school averages and the state averages, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes. The elementary schools, which serve the majority of the district's students, generally have the lowest proficiency rates and the highest rates of economic disadvantage, indicating that addressing challenges at the elementary level could have a substantial impact on the district's overall performance. Additionally, the significant difference in per-student spending between the alternative school and the other schools in the district raises questions about resource allocation and whether the district is effectively targeting resources to the students and schools with the greatest needs.