Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Calder School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calder School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Calder School's student population of 22 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Calder School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (20-21)
78%
25%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Calder School?
22 students attend Calder School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Calder School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calder School?
Calder School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Calder School offer ?
Calder School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Calder School part of?
Calder School is part of Avery School District.
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