Summary:
Gem Prep: Twin Falls is the only school in the Gem Prep: Twin Falls LLC district, a K–8 elementary school in Twin Falls, ID, serving 316 students with a student–teacher ratio of 22.5. This single-school district means school and district metrics are nearly identical, and the district currently earns 4 stars, ranking in the 69th percentile of Idaho districts, even though the school itself sits at the 45th percentile with a 2-star rating for the 2025–2026 school year.
For parents, the standout strengths are clear. In 4th grade, math proficiency reaches 73.5%, a remarkable 25.5 points above the state average. The middle grades also shine in English and science: 8th grade ELA is 69.2% (14.7 points above state), and 8th grade science is 57.7% (14.8 points above). Chronic absenteeism is just 4.9%, compared to a 13.8% state average, meaning students are consistently in class. However, there is a significant concern at 5th grade, where every subject falls well below state averages: math is 30.6% (−11.6), ELA is 43.2% (−12.0), and science is 29.7% (−14.3). This dip is consistent across all tested subjects, suggesting a possible transition or curriculum issue specific to that grade.
Overall, the school is above average in math (51.5% vs. 43.1% statewide) but essentially at parity in ELA (53.4% vs. 54.0%) and slightly below in science (41.3% vs. 42.7%). Year-over-year trends show modest declines in all subjects, and the school dropped from the 55th to the 45th percentile in state rankings. Still, the strong attendance and impressive scores in 4th grade math and 8th grade literacy and science indicate real strengths. The 5th-grade slump and the downward ranking trend are worth monitoring, but this school offers a solid foundation for students who stay through the middle grades.
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