Schools in Zip Code 83832

Zip code 83832 in Genesee, Idaho, is served by a single school, Genesee School, which spans pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as part of the Genesee Joint District. This small, rural PK–12 school enrolls 288 students and offers a comprehensive education from early childhood through high school, making it the sole educational option in the area.

Genesee School outperforms the Idaho state average in overall math (47.3% vs. 43.1%) and English Language Arts (59.6% vs. 54.0%), with especially strong early elementary results. Third grade math and ELA proficiency rates are 73.9%, far above the state's 50.9% and 48.5%, respectively, and End-of-Course ELA hits 78.3% proficiency versus 61.3% statewide. However, the school shows a notable dip in 6th grade ELA (33.3% vs. 51.5% state) and falls behind in 5th grade ELA. Science is the most consistent weakness, with overall proficiency at 31.7% compared to the state's 42.7%, and End-of-Course science at just 23.8% versus 41.2%. This science gap spans multiple grade levels and may reflect limited instructional emphasis or course offerings.

Beyond test scores, Genesee School benefits from favorable conditions: a low chronic absenteeism rate (10.1% vs. 13.8% statewide), a low free/reduced lunch eligibility rate of 23.61%, and a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The graduation rate of 82.5% exactly matches the state average, which is likely due to a very small cohort. Per-student spending was $13,943 in 2018–2019, a substantial investment, though this figure is dated. Families should note that with only one school in the zip code, year-to-year fluctuations—such as all-grades science proficiency swinging from 53.8% in 2024–2025 to 31.7% in 2025–2026—can stem from small cohort sizes and should be interpreted cautiously rather than as definitive trends.