Dworshak Elementary School
Dworshak Elementary School serves 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
Dworshak Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Dworshak Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Dworshak Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
| Total Students | 570 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dworshak Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dworshak Elementary School is 0.53, 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) |
Overall Testing Rank | #216 out of 676 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 18% |
| Black | n/a | 1% |
| White | 51% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cassia County Joint School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dworshak Elementary School is Burley Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Burley Junior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is White Pine Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Burley Burley Junior High School Math: 34% | Reading: 37%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 558 students10
0.5 miles
700 West 16th Street
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6613 0.5 7-8 558 - Burley Burley Senior High School Math: 22% | Reading: 44%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 965 students10
0.5 miles
2100 Park Avenue
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6606 0.5 9-12 965 - Burley White Pine Elementary School Math: 27% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-6 | 901 students10
0.5 miles
1900 Hiland Avenue
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6632 0.5 4-6 901 - Burley Cassia Jr/sr High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 136 students10
0.6 miles
1010 West 17th Street
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6630 0.6 7-12 136 - Burley Preschool Center Special Education School Grades: PK-K | 44 students
0.7 miles
1144 West 17th Street
Burley, ID 83318
(208) 878-6611 0.7 PK-K 44
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