Summary
J Russell Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Moscow, Idaho, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 143 students. The school is part of the Moscow District, which is ranked 4 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
J Russell Elementary School consistently performs above the state and district averages in both math and English language arts (ELA) assessments, with 59% of students proficient or better in math and 61.2% in ELA, compared to the state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 82.52% White, 2.1% African American, 2.8% Hispanic, 4.2% Asian, 1.4% Native American, 0.7% Pacific Islander, and 6.29% two or more races, which is higher than the nearby Lena Whitmore Elementary and A B McDonald Elementary schools. However, J Russell Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 21.3%, compared to 12.1% and 12.0% at Lena Whitmore Elementary and 16.0% at A B McDonald Elementary, respectively.
Additionally, J Russell Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 33.57%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 17.26% to 44.51%. This suggests that the school serves a population with a lower socioeconomic status, which may have implications for the resources and support needed to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students. Overall, J Russell Elementary School is a strong-performing school within the Moscow District, with a diverse student population and consistent academic achievements, but the higher chronic absenteeism rate and socioeconomic factors are areas that the school and district should closely monitor and address.
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