Summary:
The 83450 zip code area in West Jefferson, Idaho is home to 3 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the West Jefferson District. While West Jefferson High School shows relatively stronger performance, the district as a whole appears to be struggling, with Terreton Elementary School and West Jefferson Middle School performing significantly below state averages on key metrics like test scores and chronic absenteeism.
Terreton Elementary School, ranked 303 out of 337 Idaho elementary schools, has low test scores, with only 36.7% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 35.2% in ISAT English Language Arts. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15% and a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 52.1%. In contrast, West Jefferson High School, ranked 73 out of 112 Idaho high schools, performs better with 59.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts and a decent graduation rate of 82.3%.
West Jefferson Middle School, ranked 160 out of 166 Idaho middle schools, is the lowest-performing school in the district, with only 22.9% of students proficient or better in ISAT Math and 25.6% in ISAT Science. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 15% and a moderate percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 43.82%. Overall, the data suggests a need for targeted interventions and a holistic approach to address the unique challenges faced by each school within the West Jefferson District.
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