Summary:
The Jerome Joint District in Idaho is home to three elementary schools: Horizon Elementary School, Summit Elementary, and Jefferson Elementary School. While the schools share similar demographic and financial challenges, the data reveals that Jefferson Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district.
Jefferson Elementary School boasts the highest overall ISAT proficiency rates in both Math (32.9%) and English Language Arts (32.9%) across all grades, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. In 3rd grade, Jefferson Elementary's Math proficiency rate of 46% is exceptional, compared to the district average of 24.1% and the state average of 50.7%. Additionally, Jefferson Elementary holds the highest statewide ranking among the three schools, ranking 298 out of 337 Idaho elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
In contrast, Horizon Elementary School and Summit Elementary appear to be struggling, with lower proficiency rates and rankings compared to the state and district averages. All three schools face challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of the student population. The Jerome Joint District must closely examine the performance and resource allocation of its elementary schools to replicate the success of Jefferson Elementary and support the struggling schools.
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