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Bliss School

Summary:

Bliss School is an alternative public school located in Bliss, Idaho, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 125 students. The school has seen a shift in its racial demographics, with a decrease in White students and an increase in Hispanic students over the past few years.

Bliss School has several key metrics that set it apart from nearby schools. The school has shown steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 75% in 2020-2021 to 83.3% in 2022-2023, outperforming the state-wide graduation rate. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in its chronic absenteeism rate, from 8.6% in 2020-2021 to 23% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. Bliss School's performance on ISAT assessments is mixed, with proficiency rates in Math (40.8%) and English Language Arts (46.5%) lower than the state averages, and its Science proficiency rate (31%) significantly below the state average of 41.2%. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 68% to 76.19% over the past three school years, and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 10.4.

When compared to nearby schools, Hagerman School, located 7.58 miles away, has a higher four-year graduation rate and better performance on ISAT Math assessments, while North Valley Academy, located 11.66 miles away, has a lower four-year graduation rate and significantly lower proficiency rates on ISAT assessments. The Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind, located 11.64 miles away, has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to Bliss School.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 601 East Highway 30
       Bliss, ID  83314-0115

(208) 352-4445

District: Bliss Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,899 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  125

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
40.8%
Two or more races:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bliss School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bliss School ranks worse than 59.1% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.85. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bliss School ranks worse than 62.9% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.33. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bliss School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bliss School is $13,899.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bliss School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bliss School 194th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Bliss School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Bliss School 97th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Bliss School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Bliss School 100th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Bliss School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bliss School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 58.74 139th 335 58.5%
2009 56.88 157th 349 55.0%
2010 27.00 299th 356 16.0%
2011 19.94 329th 359 8.4%
2012 20.08 327th 354 7.6%
2013 56.11 178th 357 50.1%
2024 35.85 194th 301 35.5%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bliss School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 79.44 18th 158 88.6%
2009 55.42 80th 160 50.0%
2010 29.84 139th 166 16.3%
2011 54.99 79th 169 53.3%
2012 29.57 143rd 171 16.4%
2013 16.52 159th 173 8.1%
2024 35.85 97th 164 40.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bliss School

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Rank History for all high school students at Bliss School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 35.75 121st 151 19.9%
2010 69.80 41st 169 75.7%
2012 8.26 157th 162 3.1%
2024 40.33 100th 159 37.1%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Bliss School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.66 45th 55 18.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bliss School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 185 185
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 204 204
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 214 214
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 205 205
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 191 191
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 191 191
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 189 189
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 180 180
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 174 174
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 173 173
2001 119 0 2 43 5 n/a n/a 0 169
2002 120 0 2 55 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2003 120 0 2 55 3 n/a n/a 0 180
2004 122 0 4 66 2 n/a n/a 0 194
2005 121 0 0 61 5 n/a n/a 0 187
2006 105 1 3 73 4 n/a n/a 0 186
2007 98 0 2 67 3 n/a n/a 0 170
2008 125 0 1 48 2 n/a n/a 0 176
2009 122 1 2 45 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2010 100 0 1 54 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2011 85 0 1 67 0 0 0 0 153
2012 79 0 1 64 0 0 3 0 147
2013 64 0 2 57 1 0 2 0 126
2014 62 0 4 63 2 0 1 0 132
2015 66 0 1 54 2 0 1 0 124
2016 74 0 0 50 1 0 1 0 126
2017 76 0 0 52 0 0 1 0 129
2018 77 0 0 57 0 0 1 0 135
2019 81 0 0 56 0 0 1 0 138
2020 75 0 0 51 0 0 1 0 127
2021 51 0 0 51 0 0 0 0 102
2022 57 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 105
2023 73 0 0 51 0 0 1 0 125

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bliss School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 185 16.0 11.5 26.5
1992 204 16.3 12.5 30.4
1993 214 14.8 14.5 35.5
1994 205 15.9 12.9 35.1
1995 191 17.1 11.2 42.9
1996 191 17.1 11.2 42.9
1997 189 17.2 11.0 51.3
1998 180 15.9 11.3 31.7
1999 174 16.0 10.9 47.7
2000 173 16.0 10.8 55.5
2001 169 17.0 9.9 48.5
2002 180 16.5 10.9 67.8
2003 180 16.5 10.9 67.8
2004 194 16.6 11.7 58.8
2005 187 15.5 12.1 67.4
2006 186 17.4 10.7 72.6
2007 170 16.0 10.6 71.2
2008 176 16.2 10.9 72.2
2009 170 15.0 11.3 71.8
2010 155 15.2 10.1 71.6
2011 153 15.4 9.8 56.9
2012 147 14.4 10.1 75.5
2013 126 13.4 9.3 84.1
2014 132 13.8 9.5 75
2015 124 15.0 8.2 85.5
2016 126 14.0 9.0 77.8
2017 129 14.1 9.1 82.9
2018 135 14.0 9.6 83.7
2019 138 13.2 10.4 71
2020 127 13.2 9.5 76.4
2021 102 13.2 7.7 69.6
2022 105 13.0 8.0 76.2
2023 125 12.0 10.4 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bliss School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 185 16.0 11.5 26.5
1992 204 16.3 12.5 30.4
1993 214 14.8 14.5 35.5
1994 205 15.9 12.9 35.1
1995 191 17.1 11.2 42.9
1996 191 17.1 11.2 42.9
1997 189 17.2 11.0 51.3
1998 180 15.9 11.3 31.7
1999 174 16.0 10.9 47.7
2000 173 16.0 10.8 55.5
2001 169 17.0 9.9 48.5
2002 180 16.5 10.9 67.8
2003 180 16.5 10.9 67.8
2004 194 16.6 11.7 58.8
2005 187 15.5 12.1 67.4
2006 186 17.4 10.7 72.6
2007 170 16.0 10.6 71.2
2008 176 16.2 10.9 72.2
2009 170 15.0 11.3 71.8
2010 155 15.2 10.1 71.6
2011 153 15.4 9.8 56.9
2012 147 14.4 10.1 75.5
2013 126 13.4 9.3 84.1
2014 132 13.8 9.5 75
2015 124 15.0 8.2 85.5
2016 126 14.0 9.0 77.8
2017 129 14.1 9.1 82.9
2018 135 14.0 9.6 83.7
2019 138 13.2 10.4 71
2020 127 13.2 9.5 76.4
2021 102 13.2 7.7 69.6
2022 105 13.0 8.0 76.2
2023 125 12.0 10.4 68

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bliss School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,536 (11.1%) $12,363 (88.9%) $13,899

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bliss School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students138125
 9.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic5651
 8.9%
Pacific Islander00
White8173
 9.9%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%68%
 3%

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Bliss School ranks 194th of 301 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Bliss School are 58% White, 41% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 125 students attended Bliss School.


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