Summary
Rimrock Junior/Senior High School is a public school located in Bruneau, Idaho, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 138 students. While the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Idaho high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a closer look at the data reveals both challenges and opportunities for improvement.
Rimrock's graduation rates have fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 81.0% to 95.7%, generally on par with or slightly below the state average. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 15.0% to 20.8%, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Rimrock's performance on ISAT tests is below the state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts at 27.5%, 35.5%, and 43.5%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 43.1%, 42.6%, and 53.9%. The school also serves a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, with 36.02% to 47.83% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in recent years.
When compared to nearby schools, such as the Richard McKenna Charter School - Online and the Richard McKenna Charter School - Onsite, Rimrock's performance on academic measures generally lags behind, suggesting that alternative educational models may be more effective in this region. The Bruneau-Grand View Joint School District, of which Rimrock is a part, will likely need to focus on improving academic outcomes, addressing attendance and engagement issues, and exploring strategies to better support the needs of their student population.
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