Best Public Schools in Star, ID


Summary:

The city of Star, Idaho is home to two schools - Star Middle School and Star Elementary School, both part of the Joint School District No. 2. Based on the available data, Star Middle School stands out as the higher-performing school, ranking 17th out of 164 middle schools in Idaho and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Star Middle School boasts significantly higher test scores than the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, with 75.9% of students proficient or better in ISAT/English Language Arts compared to 53.3% statewide. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.0% and a student-teacher ratio of 22.2, both better than the elementary school's metrics. In contrast, Star Elementary School has lower test scores, a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 23.6%, and a lower SchoolDigger ranking.

The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the performance gap, as the elementary school has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 24.73% compared to 13.63% at the middle school. Additionally, the middle school spends $7,417 per student, while the elementary school spends $6,429 per student, which could also contribute to the differences in student outcomes. Overall, the city of Star appears to have a high-performing middle school, but the elementary school may be facing challenges that require further investigation and intervention.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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