Parma District

The Parma District in Idaho is home to three schools: Maxine Johnson Elementary, Parma High School, and Parma Middle School. While the schools vary in size and performance, Parma District as a whole has some standout schools and areas for improvement.

Maxine Johnson Elementary is a standout, performing above the district and state averages in ISAT Math and ELA proficiency. It also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.5%. In contrast, Parma High School and Parma Middle School lag behind in academic performance, particularly in Math proficiency. However, Parma High School maintains a strong 94.9% four-year graduation rate and outperforms the district and state in ISAT ELA proficiency.

Across the district, there are disparities in attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 10.5% to 14.2%. Socioeconomic factors also vary, with free/reduced lunch eligibility ranging from 31.14% at Parma High School to 47.06% at Parma Middle School. Per-student spending also differs, from $7,346 at Parma Middle School to $9,393 at Parma High School, suggesting potential opportunities to align resources with the schools' needs and performance.