Summary:
The city of Heyburn, Idaho is home to two schools: Heyburn Elementary School and Mt Harrison High School, both part of the Minidoka County Joint District. While the elementary school serves a larger student population of 523, the high school has a smaller enrollment of 129 students. Both schools face significant academic and attendance challenges, with students performing well below state averages in key subjects like math, ELA, and science.
Heyburn Elementary School has a diverse student body, with 51.05% White and 47.04% Hispanic students. However, the school struggles academically, with only 28% of students proficient in math, 26.9% proficient in ELA, and 21.1% proficient in science, all well below the state averages. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37%, which likely contributes to the low academic performance. Additionally, 65.01% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges faced by the school community.
At the high school level, Mt Harrison High School faces even greater challenges, with a 4-year graduation rate of only 41.1% and a chronic absenteeism rate of 56%. The school's racial demographics are similar to the elementary school, with 52.71% White and 44.19% Hispanic students. While the school's spending per student is higher than the elementary school at $10,010, it is still below the state average, suggesting a potential lack of resources to support student learning and school improvement. Overall, the data indicates that the schools in Heyburn, Idaho are struggling to provide a high-quality education and support for their students, and require targeted interventions and additional resources to address these challenges.
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