Serving 105 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bliss School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bliss School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bliss School's student population of 105 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bliss School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bliss School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
46%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
54%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bliss School's ranking?
Bliss School is ranked #558 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bliss School?
The graduation rate of Bliss School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Bliss School?
105 students attend Bliss School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bliss School students are White, and 46% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bliss School?
Bliss School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bliss School offer ?
Bliss School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Bliss School part of?
Bliss School is part of Bliss Joint School District.
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