Serving 6 students in grades 7-9, Telford Academy (Alternative School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
6 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)17%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)16%
18%
Black
(15-16)n/a
1%
White
(15-16)67%
76%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
100%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
75%
10%
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 42% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ID state average).
How many students attend Telford Academy (Alternative School)?
6 students attend Telford Academy (Alternative School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Telford Academy (Alternative School) students are White, 17% of students are Asian, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telford Academy (Alternative School)?
Telford Academy (Alternative School) has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Telford Academy (Alternative School) offer ?
Telford Academy (Alternative School) offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Telford Academy (Alternative School) part of?
Telford Academy (Alternative School) is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
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