Summary:
The 83342 zip code area is home to two schools - Raft River Junior/Senior High School and Raft River Elementary School, both part of the Cassia County Joint District. While the high school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 92.9%, its academic performance lags behind the district and state, with lower proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts. In contrast, Raft River Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates in both Math and English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages, despite over 50% of its students qualifying for free/reduced lunch.
Both schools have a predominantly white student population, with around 12% Hispanic students. Raft River Elementary has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 23.6% compared to 19.5% at the high school. The spending per student is similar between the two schools, at $8,172 for the elementary school and $8,323 for the high school. However, Raft River Elementary has a higher student-teacher ratio of 17.6, compared to 10.8 at the high school.
The stark contrast in academic performance between the two schools is noteworthy, with the elementary school significantly outperforming the high school on state assessments, despite having a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students. The high chronic absenteeism rates at both schools are concerning and may be an area for further investigation and targeted interventions. The relatively low student-teacher ratio at the high school compared to the elementary school is an interesting data point that could be explored further to understand its potential impact on student outcomes.
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