Caldwell District

The Caldwell District in Idaho is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population, with a high percentage of Hispanic students and a significant number of students from low-income families.

Among the standout schools in the district, Wilson Elementary School stands out with the highest proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts, as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Syringa Middle School also excels, with the highest proficiency rates in English Language Arts among the middle schools. However, Canyon Springs High School, which serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, struggles with the lowest graduation rate and the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district.

The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance, attendance, and graduation rates across the schools in the Caldwell District. The schools with the highest percentages of Hispanic students and free/reduced-price lunch recipients tend to have the lowest academic proficiency rates and highest chronic absenteeism. While the district as a whole is underperforming, the data suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing schools, such as Wilson Elementary and Syringa Middle, and apply them across the district to address the unique challenges faced by the diverse student population.