Summary:
The 83540 zip code area is home to two schools - Lapwai Middle/High School and Lapwai Elementary School, both of which are part of the Lapwai District. Based on the available data, these schools appear to be underperforming compared to state-level metrics, with consistently low statewide rankings and ratings, as well as below-average academic proficiency rates.
Both Lapwai Middle/High School and Lapwai Elementary School have been ranked in the bottom 10-15% and 15-20% of Idaho high schools and elementary schools, respectively, over the past few years, with 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger. Their academic performance, as measured by ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts assessments, is significantly lower than state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.7% to 28.3% compared to state averages of 41.4% to 43.1%.
Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 15.0%, which is higher than the state average. While the schools have higher-than-average spending per student, the outcomes do not seem to reflect the investment. The high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients at both schools suggest that they may be serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be contributing to their academic struggles. Overall, the data indicates that the schools in the 83540 zip code area are facing significant challenges and may require targeted interventions to improve educational outcomes for their students.
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