Summary:
In zip code 83672, there are two elementary schools – Pioneer Primary School and Park Intermediate School – both part of the Weiser District, serving different grade spans: Pioneer covers PK–3 with 385 students, while Park covers grades 4–5 with 199 students.
These two schools show contrasting strengths. Pioneer Primary stands out for its math performance, with 47% proficiency in 2024-2025, above the state average of 43.1% and well above the district’s 32.5%. However, its ELA proficiency is only 37.8%, trailing the district (45.1%) and state (53.9%). Park Intermediate, meanwhile, has a current ranking for 2025-2026 at the 42nd percentile (2 stars), a major jump from its 1-star ranking the previous year. Park’s 5th graders perform especially well – exceeding state averages in math, ELA, and science, with science proficiency at 50.5% versus 44.0% statewide. In contrast, its 4th graders fall below state averages, suggesting a possible grade-level or cohort effect.
Both schools serve similar populations, with free/reduced lunch rates around 57%, so economic differences don’t explain their academic variations. A bigger shared concern is chronic absenteeism: Pioneer is at 22.6% and Park at 18.5%, both well above the state rate of 13.8%. Interestingly, Park spends much more per student ($11,692 vs. $7,678 at Pioneer), yet it has a higher student-teacher ratio (19.9 vs. 16.7), indicating its costs go toward areas other than smaller class sizes. Overall, Pioneer is a math standout with small classes but struggles with attendance and reading, while Park is improving quickly and shines in 5th grade, especially in science, though both schools would likely benefit from stronger attendance efforts.
Thank you for your feedback!