Summary:
The city of Troy, Idaho is home to two schools - Troy Elementary School serving grades PK-6 and Troy Junior/Senior High School serving grades 7-12. While both schools have a predominantly white student population, the data reveals significant differences in their performance and resource allocation.
The standout school in Troy is the junior/senior high, which has earned a remarkable 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking it among the top 5% of high schools in Idaho. With a strong 91.3% four-year graduation rate and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the elementary school, the high school appears to be effectively serving its students. Additionally, the high school receives higher per-student spending ($14,349) than the elementary school ($11,484), which may contribute to its success.
In contrast, Troy Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle of Idaho elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. The elementary school also has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (18.4%) and a larger percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (22.67%), which could indicate potential equity concerns that need to be addressed. The Troy School District may want to examine the factors contributing to the performance gap between the two schools and ensure that all students in the district have access to high-quality educational opportunities.
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