Summary:
The Pocatello District in Idaho is home to 22 schools, including 14 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district serves a diverse student population and has a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, highlighting significant performance gaps within the area.
Several schools stand out as top performers in the district, including Edahow Elementary School, which ranks 6th out of 337 Idaho elementary schools and has exceptional test scores, with 83.5% of students proficient or better in math and 80.3% in English Language Arts. Other notable schools are Gate City Elementary School, Chubbuck Elementary School, and Rulon M Ellis Elementary School, all of which have strong academic performance. At the middle school level, Franklin Middle School stands out with a 4-star rating and high proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts.
However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic achievement, with some schools struggling to meet proficiency standards, particularly in high-poverty areas. Schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Jefferson Elementary and Washington Elementary, tend to have the lowest academic performance. Additionally, the district-wide challenge of chronic absenteeism, at 15.0%, may be contributing to the performance gaps observed across the Pocatello District.
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