Summary:
The 83355 zip code area is home to three schools - Wendell Elementary School, Wendell Middle School, and Wendell High School - all part of the Wendell District. While the high school has shown signs of improvement, the overall district performance is concerning, and the schools face challenges related to serving economically disadvantaged student populations.
Wendell High School stands out with a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 76th out of 106 Idaho high schools in 2022-2023 to 42nd out of 159 in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating. The high school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are notably higher than the district and state averages, with 60% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024 compared to 37% for the district and 53.3% statewide. However, the math and science proficiency rates across all grade levels and schools are significantly below the state averages, indicating a need for improvement in these core subject areas.
The schools in the 83355 zip code area serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 50.15% at Wendell High School to 70.77% at Wendell Elementary School. This, coupled with the district's low overall performance, ranked 93rd out of 96 districts in Idaho and rated 0 stars by SchoolDigger, suggests the schools may face unique challenges and equity considerations. Targeted interventions and a focus on core academic areas could help drive better outcomes for these schools and the district as a whole.
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