Kershaw Intermediate School

610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 312 students in grades 3-5, Kershaw Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30% in ID
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Kershaw Intermediate School's student population of 312 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
312 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Kershaw Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kershaw Intermediate School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ID)
#150 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
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51%
40%
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62%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
90%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kershaw Intermediate School's ranking?
Kershaw Intermediate School is ranked #150 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Kershaw Intermediate School?
312 students attend Kershaw Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kershaw Intermediate School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kershaw Intermediate School?
Kershaw Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kershaw Intermediate School offer ?
Kershaw Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Kershaw Intermediate School part of?
Kershaw Intermediate School is part of Sugar-Salem Joint School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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