Serving 87 students in grades 6-12, Falls City Academy 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 <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 87 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls City Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Falls City Academy's student population of 87 students has grown by 443% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
87 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Falls City Academy is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)≥50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
61%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
39%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
79%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls City Academy?
The graduation rate of Falls City Academy is 30-39%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 79%.
How many students attend Falls City Academy?
87 students attend Falls City Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Falls City Academy students are Hispanic, and 39% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls City Academy?
Falls City Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falls City Academy offer ?
Falls City Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Falls City Academy part of?
Falls City Academy is part of Jerome Joint School District.
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