Summary:
The 83703 zip code area in Boise, Idaho is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school. The data reveals stark performance differences among these institutions, with Collister Elementary School standing out as a high-performing school, while Taft Elementary appears to be the lowest-performing in the group.
Collister Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. Its test scores significantly exceed the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Taft Elementary has the lowest proficiency rates, with many scores below 30%, and has received a 0-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.
The data also reveals notable differences in the schools' student populations and resource allocation. Taft Elementary serves a much higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with a free and reduced lunch rate of 98.96%, compared to just 5.45% at Collister Elementary. Additionally, the spending per student ranges from $9,865 at Lowell Elementary to $12,390 at Taft Elementary, suggesting potential inequities in resource allocation across the schools.
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