Schools in Zip Code 83271

Zip code 83271 is served by a single school, Rockland Public School, an alternative PK-12 school in the rural community of Rockland, Idaho, which enrolls 167 students and operates under the Rockland District. Since this is the only school in the zip code, district-level metrics are identical to school-level metrics, and it functions as the primary public school option for the community. With a favorable 9.9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, students benefit from small class sizes and a personalized learning environment that larger districts often cannot match.

Academically, Rockland Public School outperforms Idaho state averages across nearly every tested subject. Science is the standout area, with 75% of students proficient compared to the state average of 42.7% — a remarkable 32.3-point gap. All-grade math proficiency is 57.6% versus 43.1% statewide, and English Language Arts proficiency is 69.4% versus 54.0% statewide. Grade-level results reinforce this strength, with 5th grade math particularly impressive at 64.7% proficiency, 22.5 points above the state. The school also posts an excellent chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.5%, less than half the state's 13.8%, suggesting strong student engagement and family support that likely contribute to these academic outcomes.

The one weak spot is 4th grade ELA, where proficiency falls to 45.5%, below the state's 50.2% — though this appears to be an isolated anomaly given the school's overall literacy performance. Year-over-year, science proficiency surged from 60% to 75%, while math held steady and ELA improved modestly. The free/reduced lunch rate of 38.92% indicates moderate economic need, yet the school still exceeds what that demographic profile would typically predict. Despite its "alternative" classification, Rockland Public School clearly punches above its weight, combining strong test scores with excellent attendance in a small, close-knit rural setting.