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Ustick Elementary School vs. River Valley Elementary School

Should you attend Ustick Elementary School or River Valley 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
Ustick Elementary School
12435 West Ustick Road
Boise, ID 83713
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
River Valley Elementary School
2900 East River Valley Street
Meridian, ID 83646
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ustick 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
369 students
475 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ustick 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 River Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ustick Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Valley Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ustick 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 River Valley Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ustick Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#481 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#201 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ustick Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Valley Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
54%
(Top 20% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ustick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ustick Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Ustick Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of River Valley Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
60
70
Grade 1 Students
44
69
Grade 2 Students
68
81
Grade 3 Students
58
73
Grade 4 Students
68
85
Grade 5 Students
71
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Ustick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ustick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joint School District No. 2 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 Asian at River Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ustick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ustick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
57%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ustick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ustick Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joint School District No. 2 and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.59
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ustick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joint School District No. 2 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
54%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ustick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ustick Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 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 River Valley Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joint School District No. 2 and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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