Summary:
The 83404 zip code area of Idaho Falls, Idaho is home to 7 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Idaho Falls District. While the district is ranked 61 out of 96 in the state and has a 2-star rating, a few schools in the area stand out for their strong performance.
Sunnyside Elementary School ranks 66th out of 337 elementary schools in the state and has a 4-star rating, with 61.9% of students proficient or better in math and 63.2% in English Language Arts. In contrast, Longfellow Elementary and Theresa Bunker Elementary have significantly lower test scores, with only 38.9% and 40% proficiency in 3rd grade math, respectively. This disparity in academic performance appears to be linked to socioeconomic factors, as the schools with the highest free/reduced lunch rates also tend to have the lowest rankings and test scores.
The area's only public charter high school, Alturas Preparatory Academy, stands out with a 3-star rating, a strong 82.3% four-year graduation rate, and solid test scores, outperforming many of the traditional public schools in the Idaho Falls District. Overall, the data suggests that while there are pockets of excellence, the district as a whole faces systemic challenges that impact the performance of many schools in the 83404 zip code area.
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