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Kershaw Intermediate School

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Kershaw Intermediate School ranks 116 th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 3-5

116^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 337 Idaho Elementary Schools

Better than 66% of Idaho elementary schools

Summary

Kershaw Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Sugar City, Idaho, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 328 students. Over the past decade, this school has consistently ranked within the top 30% of Idaho elementary schools, with its highest ranking being 72nd out of 359 schools in the 2010-2011 school year.

Kershaw Intermediate School consistently outperforms the Sugar-Salem Joint District and the state of Idaho in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2024-2025 school year, 59.5% of Kershaw Intermediate School students were proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 38% for the district and 43.1% for the state. Similarly, in ISAT/English Language Arts, 53.8% of Kershaw Intermediate School students were proficient or better, compared to 45.2% for the district and 53.9% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 4th grade math and 4th and 5th grade English Language Arts.

While Kershaw Intermediate School outperforms the nearby Central Elementary School, which is also part of the Sugar-Salem Joint District, it faces competition from high-performing schools in other districts, such as Teton Elementary School and Parker-Egin Elementary School, which have consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. Kershaw Intermediate School has maintained a consistent level of performance over the past decade, suggesting that it has established effective teaching practices and a supportive learning environment. However, the school could explore strategies to further enhance the performance of its students, particularly in areas where it lags behind the state average, such as 5th grade math and science.

318

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$6,596

Per pupil spending ?

50.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448-1309

(208) 356-0241

District: Sugar-Salem Joint District

Students who attend Kershaw Intermediate School usually attend:

Middle:	Sugar-Salem Junior High School
High:	Sugar-Salem High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

1.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 46th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (56% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 66th (2025) from a 46th-percentile low (2016)

✓Above the Idaho median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

District avg40%

Idaho avg47%

116^th of 337

Idaho public elementary schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	60.6	116 of 337	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	102 of 252	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.6	81 of 254	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	47.7	156 of 292	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.7	130 of 240	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	61.0	84 of 226	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.3	104 of 357	70.9%	★★★★☆
2012	65.0	111 of 354	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	72.8	72 of 359	79.9%	★★★★☆
2010	66.4	104 of 356	70.8%	★★★★☆
2009	58.6	142 of 349	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.9	75 of 335	77.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	73.2	33 of 121	72.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	83.2	2 of 44	95.5%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2018	57.0	57 of 121	52.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)95th percentile+27 vs school

Female (2018)73rd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2018)53rd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Math60%+16 vs state

English Language Arts54%~ state avg

Science52%+9 vs state

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Schools Near Kershaw Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)				ISAT Science (2025)	ISAT English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kershaw Intermediate School	Public	3-5	610 East 3rd North Street	Sugar City	83448	Madison County	Sugar-Salem Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 356-0241	318	19	17.1	50.3%	280 (88.1%)	3 (0.9%)	29 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.3%)	60.6	116^th of 337 public elementary schools	65.6%					(n/a)	63.1	67.6	46.9	59.5	51.5	45.6	57.8	57.3	53.8	$6,596	$1,137	$5,459
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	102 North Park Avenue	Sugar City	83448	Madison County	Sugar-Salem Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 356-9351	319	20	15.9	48.6%	269 (84.3%)	7 (2.2%)	33 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.5%)								(n/a)										$6,733	$1,170	$5,562
Adams Elementary School	Public	K-4	110 North 2nd East Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 359-3335	270	12	23.4	48.1%	227 (84.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (13.3%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)				53.1		63.5	52.2		58.2	$6,347	$1,209	$5,139
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-4	358 East 2nd South Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 359-3330	340	17	20.0	36.8%	281 (82.6%)	7 (2.1%)	43 (12.6%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	60.5	117^th of 337 public elementary schools	65.3%		54.4	131^st of 301 public elementary schools	56.5%	14	64.9	49.1		58.5		57.5	50.0		54.7	$6,524	$1,106	$5,418
Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-4	60 South 5th West Street	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 359-3325	391	19	21.1	46.3%	292 (74.7%)	5 (1.3%)	83 (21.2%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	48.6	33.8		41.6					39.0	$6,486	$1,375	$5,111
Hibbard Elementary School	Public	K-4	2413 N 3000 W	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 359-3333	292	15	19.4	27.1%	259 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	61.6	110^th of 337 public elementary schools	67.4%					(n/a)	52.9	60.9		56.8		52.9	60.7		56.6	$6,209	$1,082	$5,128
Madison Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	2413 North 3000 West	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 259-3333	97				85 (87.6%)	2 (2.1%)	9 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Parker-Egin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	221 North Center Parker	Saint Anthony	83445	Fremont County	Fremont County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 624-7472	95	7	14.5	49.5%	88 (92.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.4	137^th of 337 public elementary schools	59.3%		82.3	52^nd of 301 public elementary schools	82.7%	85	44.4	70.6	45.0	52.7	65.0		58.8			$8,783	$1,136	$7,646
Burton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2211 W 1000 S	Rexburg	83440	Madison County	Madison District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 359-3332	516	24	21.7	32.4%	445 (86.2%)	1 (0.2%)	51 (9.9%)	8 (1.6%)	5 (1.0%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	51	155^th of 337 public elementary schools	54.0%		46.7	161^st of 301 public elementary schools	46.5%	6	55.4	40.4		48.1		55.6	56.2		55.6	$7,538	$2,176	$5,362
Teton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	126 West Main	Saint Anthony	83445	Fremont County	Fremont County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 458-4931	124	7	19.0	42.7%	105 (84.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (12.9%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	62.8	105^th of 337 public elementary schools	68.8%					(n/a)	72.2	60.9	50.0	61.4			47.8		63.2	$8,945	$1,081	$7,863

Frequently Asked Questions about Kershaw Intermediate School

What is the racial makeup of Kershaw Intermediate School?

Students at Kershaw Intermediate School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Kershaw Intermediate School a good school?

Kershaw Intermediate School ranks 116^th of 337 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Kershaw Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Kershaw Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sugar-Salem Junior High School
High : Sugar-Salem High School

How many students attend Kershaw Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 318 students attended Kershaw Intermediate School.

What district is Kershaw Intermediate School in?

Sugar-Salem Joint District

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