Best Public Schools in Zip Code 83661

The 83661 zip code area in Idaho is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the schools serve a community with high rates of economic disadvantage, there are some standout performers worth highlighting.

Payette High School stands out with a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.3% and higher test scores in English Language Arts, with 51.7% of students proficient or better. In contrast, Payette Academy has much lower English Language Arts proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. Payette Primary School also excels in math, with 34.4% of 3rd graders and 26.4% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better on the ISAT math assessment, higher than the district and state.

However, the majority of the schools in the 83661 zip code area, including McCain Middle School and Westside Elementary School, have consistently ranked in the bottom half of their respective school types in the state, suggesting a need for improvement. Additionally, all schools in the area have high chronic absenteeism rates of 15.0%, which may be contributing to the overall low academic performance. The high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60% to 78.95%, also indicate that these schools are serving economically disadvantaged communities, which can present additional challenges.