Siena Elementary School
Siena Elementary School serves 609 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Siena Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Siena Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Siena Elementary School's student population of 609 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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School Comparison
Siena Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 676 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Siena Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ID) |
Overall Testing Rank | #28 out of 676 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 18% |
| Black | 1% | 1% |
| White | 84% | 75% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joint School District No. 2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ID Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Siena Elementary School is Idaho Vision High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Idaho Virtual Academy (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Meridian Idaho Vision High School Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 163 students10
1.0 miles
1965 S Eagle Rd. Suite 190, Su
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559 1 9-12 163 - Meridian Mountain View High School Math: 48% | Reading: 78%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 2,249 students10
1.0 miles
2000 South Millennium Way
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4050 1 9-12 2,249 - Meridian Idaho Technical Career Academy Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 102 students10
1.1 miles
1965 S. Eagle Road Suite 150,
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 917-2420 1.1 9-12 102 - Meridian Idaho Virtual Academy Charter School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,656 student10
1.1 miles
1965 S Eagle Road Suit190, Sui
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 322-3559 1.1 K-12 1,656 - Meridian Hillsdale Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 660 students10
1.2 miles
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432 1.2 PK-5 660
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