Summary:
The city of Shelley, Idaho is home to 7 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals stark differences in academic performance across these schools, with Riverview Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state and significantly outperforming the Shelley Joint District and state averages in math and English language arts proficiency.
In contrast, Shelley Senior High School lags behind the district and state averages in math and science proficiency, and its statewide ranking has dropped from 77th out of 110 Idaho high schools in 2021-2022 to 115th out of 159 in 2023-2024. The data also reveals concerning levels of chronic absenteeism, particularly at Dean Goodsell Elementary (29.6%) and Hazel Stuart Elementary (16.3%), which suggests the need for targeted interventions to address this issue.
The data also highlights the role of socioeconomic factors, with Riverview Elementary and Sunrise Elementary serving a more affluent student population compared to other schools in the district. These findings underscore the need for the Shelley Joint District to examine the factors contributing to the performance differences between schools and explore ways to share best practices and resources to improve outcomes across the district.
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