Summary:
The 83536 zip code area is home to 3 schools in the Kamiah Joint District, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disparities, there are also pockets of strength, particularly at Kamiah Senior High.
Kamiah Senior High stands out for its relatively strong academic performance, with 78.3% of students proficient or better in ISAT English Language Arts, compared to the district and state averages of 46.6% and 53.3% respectively. The school also has a respectable 85.3% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Kamiah Middle School has seen a significant decline in its state ranking, dropping from 39th out of 173 Idaho middle schools in 2012-2013 to 100th out of 131 in 2016-2017, which warrants further investigation.
Across the district, the schools have a diverse student population with a significant Native American representation, and high rates of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, ranging from 55.12% at the high school to 69.84% at Kamiah Elementary School. While the elementary school's math proficiency is higher than the district and state averages, the middle and high schools have lower-than-average proficiency rates in ISAT Math and English Language Arts compared to the state. This highlights the need to address equity concerns and identify strategies to improve academic outcomes for all students in the Kamiah Joint District.
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