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Butte County Joint District

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246 Sunset Dr
Arco, ID 83213
Butte County
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PH: (208) 527-8235

  • Grades PK-12
  • 481 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 75% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 57% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 70% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 53% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 78% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Language Usage
 65% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Language Usage
 74% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 64% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 72% in 2008.

Math
 58% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Language Usage
 64% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Language Usage
 66% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 62% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 65% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 59% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2008.

Language Usage
 74% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 62% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 ISAT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female87%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged68%

Language UsageThis District
All Students57%
Female63%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged60%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female92%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Special education36%

Language UsageThis District
All Students53%
Female58%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Special education36%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female67%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Special education36%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female100%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged78%

ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female67%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%

Language UsageThis District
All Students65%
Female75%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged50%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female77%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged78%

Language UsageThis District
All Students74%
Female85%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged72%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female54%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged76%

ScienceThis District
All Students62%
Female70%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%
Economically disadvantaged59%

Language UsageThis District
All Students64%
Female74%
Male53%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged53%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female61%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female96%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged91%

Language UsageThis District
All Students66%
Female79%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged71%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female75%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female88%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%

ScienceThis District
All Students59%
Female56%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged43%

Language UsageThis District
All Students74%
Female81%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged57%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female69%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1418

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%82%
Hispanic2%14%
Black, not Hispanic1%1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%37%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,274$6,596
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional51%62%
Student and staff support7%10%
Administration16%10%
Other expenditures26%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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