Summary:
Shoshone Joint District in Idaho has only one elementary school, Shoshone Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 191 out of 301 Idaho elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 245 out of 292 in 2016-2017.
Shoshone Elementary School's academic performance is mixed compared to state averages. While its 3rd grade Math proficiency rate (63.6%) was higher than the state average of 50.7%, its overall proficiency rates in Math (45%) and English Language Arts (39.4%) were lower than the state averages of 43.1% and 53.9%, respectively. The school's Science proficiency rates (37.5% for all grades and 5th grade) were also lower than the state averages of 42.6% and 44.6%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students (59.91%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.
The Shoshone Joint District faces challenges in supporting student learning and achievement, as evidenced by Shoshone Elementary School's mixed academic performance and socioeconomic factors. While the school's per-student spending of $8,223 for the 2018-2019 school year is a relevant data point, it's unclear how this compares to state or district averages, making it difficult to determine if the school's resources are adequate or being utilized effectively.
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