Summary:
The Marsh Valley Joint District consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students in the local area. The district's performance varies, with some standout schools like Lava Elementary School and Inkom Elementary School consistently outperforming the district and state averages, while others, such as Downey Elementary School, struggle with lower test scores and higher rates of economic disadvantage.
Lava Elementary School, a small school with just 58 students, has been a top performer in the district, with 72.4% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 75.9% proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year. Inkom Elementary School has also ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Idaho in recent years, with 60.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 50.9% proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts.
However, the district as a whole faces some challenges, including a lower-than-average four-year graduation rate at Marsh Valley High School and a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate across all schools. The data also reveals significant performance gaps between the top-performing and lower-performing schools, suggesting the need for a closer examination of factors contributing to these differences and targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students in the Marsh Valley Joint District.
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