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Shadow Hills Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School

Should you attend Shadow Hills Elementary School or Whittier Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Shadow Hills Elementary School
8301 West Sloan Street
Garden City, ID 83714
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Whittier Elementary School
301 North 29th Street
Boise, ID 83702
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Shadow Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Shadow Hills Elementary 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 54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Whittier Elementary School 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 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
447 students
531 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Shadow Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Whittier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Shadow Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Whittier Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Shadow Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Whittier Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Whittier Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#167 out of 709 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
#524 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Shadow Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Whittier Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in ID)
32%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shadow Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
58%
(Top 50% in ID)
44%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Shadow Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Whittier Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
40-44%
(Top 50% in ID)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Shadow Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Whittier Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
8
16
Kindergarten Students
48
72
Grade 1 Students
74
71
Grade 2 Students
62
80
Grade 3 Students
65
76
Grade 4 Students
64
70
Grade 5 Students
65
76
Grade 6 Students
61
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Shadow Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Shadow Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
40%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Shadow Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Shadow Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
78%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Shadow Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Shadow Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Whittier Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Boise Independent School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.38
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Shadow Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Whittier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Shadow Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Whittier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
95%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Shadow Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Whittier Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Boise Independent School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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