Summary:
Zip code 83628 in Homedale, Idaho, is served by three public schools—Homedale Elementary School (PK-4), Homedale Middle School (5-8), and Homedale High School (9-12)—all part of the Homedale Joint District, which ranks in the 21st percentile of Idaho districts and carries a 1-star rating.
Among the three, Homedale Middle School is the clear standout. It ranks in the 52nd percentile statewide (3 stars) and is the only school in the district performing at or above state averages in math (43.6% vs. 43.1%) and ELA (57.5% vs. 54.0%), despite 54.8% of its students qualifying for free/reduced lunch. By contrast, Homedale Elementary School ranks in the 14th percentile (1 star) with a 20.7% chronic absenteeism rate—nearly three times the high school's rate—and 4th grade math proficiency at just 29.1% versus a 48% state average. Homedale High School is the most concerning academically: it ranks in the 10th percentile (1 star) with End of Course math proficiency of only 14.9% (state: 33.1%) and science at 18.2% (state: 41.2%), even though it has the lowest chronic absenteeism (7.6%), the lowest poverty rate (50% free/reduced lunch), and the highest per-student spending ($8,109).
Key takeaways for parents: the middle school proves that strong outcomes are possible despite economic disadvantage, while the elementary and high schools lag significantly behind state averages. The elementary level suffers from attendance issues and a sharp 4th-grade math drop, while the high school struggles most in STEM subjects. The graduation rate at Homedale High School (82.5%) exactly matches the state average. Overall, this district shows an uneven pipeline: moderate elementary performance, a strong middle school, and then a collapse at the high school level. For families, the middle school offers a hopeful benchmark, but the low rankings and wide proficiency gaps at the elementary and high school levels warrant careful consideration.
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