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Nezperce School

Summary:

Nezperce School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the small town of Nezperce, Idaho, with a total enrollment of 180 students. This school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, strong academic performance, and relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

Nezperce School has maintained impressive four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.9% to 100% in recent years, significantly outpacing the 66.7% rate at Highland School. Academically, Nezperce School outperforms the state and district averages in both math and English Language Arts proficiency, with 45.9% and 58% proficiency rates, respectively, compared to the state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.3 to 10.3 over the past three years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Nezperce School's performance is commendable, the school has experienced fluctuations in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 15.29% to 32.78%, and varying levels of chronic absenteeism, from 10.1% to 18%. These metrics warrant further investigation to ensure all students are receiving the support they need. Compared to the nearby Highland Joint District, Nezperce School serves a less diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White students, which may contribute to the differences in performance and challenges faced by the two schools.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 614 2nd Avenue
       Nezperce, ID  83543-0279

(208) 937-2551

District: Nezperce Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
142nd of 301 Idaho Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,121 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.9%
Hispanic:
4.1%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nezperce School ranks better than 52.8% of elementary schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nezperce School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2012 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details Nezperce School ranks better than 64.2% of high schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.05. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nezperce 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.9%), Hispanic (4.1%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nezperce School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Nezperce School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nezperce School is $18,121.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nezperce School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Nezperce School 57th of 159 Idaho public high schools. (See Nezperce School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Nezperce School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 41.85 227th 335 32.2%
2010 25.89 306th 356 14.0%
2013 68.95 93rd 357 73.9%
2024 51.65 142nd 301 52.8%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nezperce School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 62.10 54th 158 65.8%
2009 51.80 87th 160 45.6%
2010 59.24 61st 166 63.3%
2011 52.11 86th 169 49.1%
2012 14.57 159th 171 7.0%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Nezperce School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 85.28 8th 151 94.7%
2010 52.33 93rd 169 45.0%
2011 62.44 62nd 165 62.4%
2012 65.56 57th 162 64.8%
2024 61.05 57th 159 64.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nezperce School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 154 0 5 1 10 n/a n/a 0 170
2006 144 0 4 1 7 n/a n/a 0 156
2007 143 1 4 2 11 n/a n/a 0 161
2008 138 1 1 1 17 n/a n/a 0 158
2009 129 0 4 0 10 n/a n/a 0 143
2010 131 0 4 0 10 n/a n/a 0 145
2011 134 0 3 4 7 0 2 0 150
2012 125 0 3 1 4 0 4 0 137
2013 119 1 3 1 1 0 4 0 129
2014 118 1 3 2 0 0 6 0 130
2015 124 0 3 0 0 0 4 0 131
2016 130 0 3 3 2 0 7 0 145
2017 136 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 144
2018 136 0 0 3 0 0 7 0 146
2019 135 0 0 2 0 0 7 0 144
2020 140 0 0 6 0 1 9 0 156
2021 137 0 0 3 1 0 19 0 160
2022 128 0 0 7 5 0 17 0 157
2023 151 0 0 7 5 0 17 0 180
2024 152 0 0 7 3 0 7 0 169

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

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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 Nezperce School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 170 16.7 10.2 32.9
2006 156 16.7 9.3 36.5
2007 161 16.7 9.6 37.3
2008 158 16.6 9.5 33.5
2009 143 16.6 8.6 30.1
2010 145 16.5 8.7 38.6
2011 150 16.4 9.1 32
2012 137 15.8 8.6 43.1
2013 129 15.8 8.1 41.1
2014 130 15.4 8.4 40.8
2015 131 16.0 8.1 38.2
2016 145 16.0 9.0 49
2017 144 16.3 8.8 51.4
2018 146 16.3 8.9 50.7
2019 144 16.0 8.9 41
2020 156 15.9 9.7 39.7
2021 160 15.9 10.0 32.5
2022 157 16.8 9.3 15.3
2023 180 17.3 10.3 32.8
2024 169 16.9 9.9 45.6

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 Nezperce School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 170 16.7 10.2 32.9
2006 156 16.7 9.3 36.5
2007 161 16.7 9.6 37.3
2008 158 16.6 9.5 33.5
2009 143 16.6 8.6 30.1
2010 145 16.5 8.7 38.6
2011 150 16.4 9.1 32
2012 137 15.8 8.6 43.1
2013 129 15.8 8.1 41.1
2014 130 15.4 8.4 40.8
2015 131 16.0 8.1 38.2
2016 145 16.0 9.0 49
2017 144 16.3 8.8 51.4
2018 146 16.3 8.9 50.7
2019 144 16.0 8.9 41
2020 156 15.9 9.7 39.7
2021 160 15.9 10.0 32.5
2022 157 16.8 9.3 15.3
2023 180 17.3 10.3 32.8
2024 169 16.9 9.9 45.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nezperce School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,554 (8.6%) $16,567 (91.4%) $18,121

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nezperce School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students144180
 25%
African American00
American Indian05
Asian00
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White135151
 11.9%
Two or More Races717
 142.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41%32.8%
 8.2%

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Students at Nezperce School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Nezperce School ranks 142nd of 301 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 169 students attended Nezperce School.


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