Kershaw Intermediate School

610 East 3rd North Street
Sugar City, ID 83448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 337 students in grades 3-5, Kershaw Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20% in ID
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Kershaw Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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School Overview

Kershaw Intermediate School's student population of 337 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
337 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Kershaw Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#118 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kershaw Intermediate School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kershaw Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kershaw Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
7%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
90%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Idaho.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Kershaw Intermediate School and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kershaw Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kershaw Intermediate School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #118 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Kershaw Intermediate School?
337 students attend Kershaw Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Kershaw Intermediate School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kershaw Intermediate School?
Kershaw Intermediate School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 64% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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