Summary:
In Idaho Falls, ID (zip code 83402), 10 schools serve a total of 5,602 students, including seven elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, and one alternative K-12 charter school. Most schools belong to the Idaho Falls District, which currently ranks 57th out of 101 Idaho districts (2 stars), while the two charter schools operate as separate districts: Alturas International Academy Inc. ranks 15th (4 stars), and American Heritage Charter School Inc. has no district rank.
Standout schools in the area include Alturas International Academy, a charter elementary ranking in the 73rd percentile statewide with strong ELA (67.6%) and science (58.0%) proficiency, and Westside Elementary School, the best traditional public elementary, scoring well above state averages in math (52.5%), ELA (59.9%), and science (56.8%) despite a 2-star district. American Heritage Charter School posts the lowest chronic absenteeism in the zip code (10.1%) and above-state proficiency in all subjects. Skyline Senior High School is the most improved school, jumping from the 32nd to 69th percentile in one year, with end-of-course scores now exceeding Idaho averages in math, ELA, and science.
Several schools need attention: Ethel Boyes Elementary School (7th percentile) and A H Bush Elementary School (11th percentile) combine high poverty, high chronic absenteeism, and very low proficiency. Eagle Rock Middle School, the only middle school, ranks in the 16th percentile and has declined for three straight years, with 23.9% chronic absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is widespread, averaging 18.6% across the area versus the 13.8% state rate, and poverty closely tracks lower outcomes. However, Westside proves that efficiency can overcome district ratings, while the charters demonstrate that strong academics are achievable. Improving attendance and supporting the middle school will be critical for sustaining the bright spots in 83402.
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