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Castleford District

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500 Main St
Castleford, ID 83321
Twin Falls County
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PH: (208) 537-6511

  • Grades PK-12
  • 276 students
  • 1 school

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 ISAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 90% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 70% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 80% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 78% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 87% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Science
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Language Usage
 93% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Language Usage
 81% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 72% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 94% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 100% (2008)
 44% (2007)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Language Usage
 88% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 67% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 89% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Language Usage
 67% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 62% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 69% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 93% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 64% (2008)
 78% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2008.

Language Usage
 75% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 71% (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.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview

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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 Students81%
Female86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%

Language UsageThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%

Language UsageThis District
All Students80%
Female83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%

ScienceThis District
All Students80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%

Language UsageThis District
All Students93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%

MathThis District
All Students93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%

Language UsageThis District
All Students81%
Female100%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female85%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%

ScienceThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%

Language UsageThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%

Language UsageThis District
All Students67%
Female73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female100%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%

ScienceThis District
All Students64%
Female73%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%

Language UsageThis District
All Students75%
Female82%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
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 teacher1218
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic82%82%
Hispanic17%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program48%37%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,829$6,596
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%62%
Student and staff support8%10%
Administration13%10%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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