Summary:
The city of Sandpoint, Idaho is home to 8 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, all part of the Lake Pend Oreille School District. While some schools like Washington Elementary and Northside Elementary are consistently high-performing, with exceptional test scores and 5-star ratings, others like Lake Pend Oreille High School struggle with low graduation rates and high chronic absenteeism.
The data reveals significant disparities in performance across the district, with a clear correlation between socioeconomic factors and academic outcomes. Schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates, such as Farmin Stidwell Elementary, tend to have lower test scores and graduation rates. Meanwhile, Sandpoint Middle School and the top-performing elementary schools have maintained their strong rankings over multiple years, indicating a sustained commitment to quality education.
The district also includes unique school types, such as the Forrest M Bird Charter School and the Lposd Home School Academy, which have different performance profiles compared to the traditional public schools. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive view of the school system in Sandpoint, highlighting both areas of excellence and areas that may require additional attention and support to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.
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