Schools in Zip Code 83404

Zip code 83404 in Idaho Falls, ID is home to 7 schools serving approximately 3,622 students, including 5 elementary schools (PK–6), 1 middle school (grades 7–8), and 1 high school/charter academy (grades 6–12), with most schools belonging to the Idaho Falls District and one belonging to the higher-ranked Alturas Preparatory Academy Inc charter district. This area presents a striking mix of academic performance, ranging from strong 4-star schools to schools in the bottom quarter of the state, with poverty and chronic absenteeism emerging as the most consistent factors tied to outcomes.

At the top of the pack, Sunnyside Elementary School is the clearest academic leader, ranking in the 75th percentile with the highest math (63.0%) and ELA (62.8%) proficiency rates, the lowest chronic absenteeism (11.8%), and the lowest poverty rate (18.31% free/reduced lunch) among elementary schools. Its 6th grade performance is exceptional, with 80.2% math proficiency versus the state's 42.5%. Alturas Preparatory Academy is a strong charter option, ranking 31st of 122 high schools (75th percentile) with solid proficiency, though its 25.8% chronic absenteeism rate—the highest in the zip code—is a red flag. Longfellow Elementary School stands out as a notable improver, jumping from the 45th to 58th percentile with math proficiency rising from 44.8% to 52.1%. Taylorview Middle School and Edgemont Gardens Elementary School perform near or above district averages, though Taylorview's 20.8% absenteeism is concerning for the middle school transition years.

At the other extreme, Linden Park Elementary School and Theresa Bunker Elementary School are ranked in the bottom quarter of Idaho elementary schools, with 1-star ratings, very high poverty rates (69.8% and 73.06% free/reduced lunch), high chronic absenteeism (22.1% and 22.6%), and very low math proficiency (31.4% and 29.3%). Specific grade-level trouble spots include Linden Park's 5th grade math at just 13.2% proficiency and Theresa Bunker's 3rd grade math at 14.0%, signaling clear needs for targeted early and intermediate grade intervention. Notably, higher spending at these lower-performing schools does not appear to drive better results, reinforcing that demographics and attendance matter more than raw funding. Overall, zip code 83404 is a microcosm of educational inequality where attendance and economic support are the most urgent priorities for improvement.