Summary:
The 83211 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. This diverse set of schools serves a student population that is predominantly Hispanic and Native American, with a significant portion of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the standout schools in the area, Hillcrest Elementary School stands out for its high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, indicating a high-need student population, as well as its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. American Falls High School is the largest school in the data set, with a relatively high graduation rate, but has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Idaho high schools. American Falls Academy, the smallest school, has a very low student-teacher ratio and serves a high-need population, with a high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients.
Academically, the schools in the 83211 zip code generally perform below the state average on ISAT proficiency rates in both math and English language arts, with J.R. Simplot Elementary School standing out with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in some subject areas. The data also reveals a wide range in chronic absenteeism rates, from 2.0% at J.R. Simplot Elementary to 14.4% at William Thomas Middle School, suggesting that some schools may face challenges in engaging and retaining students.
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