Serving 14 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Northwest Childrens Home 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 was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
14 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
18%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 81% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Northwest Childrens Home?
14 students attend Northwest Childrens Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Northwest Childrens Home students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Childrens Home?
Northwest Childrens Home has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Childrens Home offer ?
Northwest Childrens Home offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Northwest Childrens Home part of?
Northwest Childrens Home is part of Lewiston Independent School District.
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