American Falls Academy
Tel:
(208) 226-5008
American Falls Academy serves 28 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%) for the 2011-12 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
American Falls Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
American Falls Academy's student population of 28 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 28 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of American Falls Academy is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≥50% | 80% |
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | ≥50% | 89% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 61% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | American Falls Joint School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to American Falls Academy is American Falls High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is William Thomas Middle School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hillcrest Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- American Falls Hillcrest Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-3 | 446 students10
0.3 miles
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391 0.3 PK-3 446 - American Falls American Falls High School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 408 students10
0.5 miles
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531 0.5 9-12 408 - American Falls American Falls Intermediate School Math: 17% | Reading: 32%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 233 students10
0.5 miles
254 Taylor Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733 0.5 4-5 233 - American Falls William Thomas Middle School Math: 28% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 323 students10
1.1 miles
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203 1.1 6-8 323 - Aberdeen Aberdeen High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 207 students10
11.7 miles
268 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152 11.7 9-12 207
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