Summary:
The Post Falls District in Idaho is home to 7 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary significantly in their academic performance, with Greensferry Elementary School consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, while other schools like Seltice Elementary School and Mullan Trail Elementary School have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.
Greensferry Elementary stands out as the clear high performer, with a 5-star rating, exceptional test scores, and a low chronic absenteeism rate. In contrast, schools like Seltice and Ponderosa Elementary have higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which correlates with lower academic performance. This suggests that socioeconomic status may be a significant factor in determining student outcomes across the district.
While the district has some high-achieving schools, there is also room for improvement at the lower-performing institutions. Identifying and addressing the root causes of their weaker performance, such as in English Language Arts proficiency, could help these schools better support student learning and narrow the achievement gaps seen across the district.
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