Summary:
The city of Grangeville, Idaho is home to two schools: Grangeville Elementary/Middle School and Grangeville High School, both part of the Mountain View School District. While Grangeville Elementary/Middle School has average performance, Grangeville High School stands out as a top-ranked school in the state, consistently earning high marks and outperforming district and state averages in academic proficiency.
Grangeville High School is the clear standout, ranking 11th out of 106 Idaho high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the district and state in ISAT English Language Arts, with 80.9% proficiency compared to 50.5% for the district and 52.2% for Idaho. Grangeville High School also boasts a higher 4-year graduation rate of 73.5% compared to district and state averages. In contrast, Grangeville Elementary/Middle School has a more average performance, ranking 195th out of 301 Idaho elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating.
While both schools have a predominantly white student population, they differ in other key metrics. Grangeville Elementary/Middle School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 34.3% compared to 29.61% at Grangeville High School. Additionally, the high school spends significantly more per student at $14,997, compared to $9,493 per student at the elementary/middle school. These differences may contribute to the disparity in academic performance between the two schools, suggesting a need to investigate factors that contribute to Grangeville High School's success and potentially implement similar strategies at the elementary/middle school level.
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