Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy serves 770 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy placed in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (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 61% (which is higher than 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy's student population of 770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 770 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy is ranked within the top 20% 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 Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy is 0.32, which is less 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 | #130 out of 676 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 18% |
| Black | 2% | 1% |
| White | 82% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joint School District No. 2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy is Idaho Technical Career Academy (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lewis & Clark Middle School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Meridian Lewis & Clark Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 67%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,110 student10
0.9 miles
4141 East Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4270 0.9 6-8 1,110 - Boise Pepper Ridge Elementary School Math: 64% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 583 students10
1.2 miles
2252 South Sumpter Way
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4130 1.2 PK-5 583 - Meridian Idaho Technical Career Academy Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 102 students10
1.3 miles
1965 S. Eagle Road Suite 150,
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420 1.3 9-12 102 - Meridian Idaho Virtual Academy Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,656 student10
1.3 miles
1965 S Eagle Road Suit190, Sui
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559 1.3 K-12 1,656 - Meridian Idaho Vision High School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 163 students10
1.3 miles
1965 S Eagle Rd. Suite 190, Su
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559 1.3 9-12 163
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