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Cottonwood Joint District

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907 Lewiston St
Cottonwood, ID 83522
Idaho County
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PH: (208) 962-3971

  • Grades PK-12
  • 419 students
  • 4 schools

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 ISAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 100% (2008)
 97% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 100% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 70% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 93% (2005)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 88% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 85% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 78% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 76% (2007)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Language Usage
 82% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 91% (2006)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2008.

Math
 94% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 98% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Language Usage
 88% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 94% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 72% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 93% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Language Usage
 80% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 98% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 94% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Language Usage
 74% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 62% in 2008.

Math
 97% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 92% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 87% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2008.

Language Usage
 66% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 95% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 84% (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 Students100%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%

Language UsageThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%

MathThis District
All Students93%
Female89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female100%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged89%

Language UsageThis District
All Students85%
Female100%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged89%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female100%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged89%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged74%

Language UsageThis District
All Students82%
Female95%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged85%

MathThis District
All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female88%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged86%

Language UsageThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged86%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged96%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female55%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged63%

Language UsageThis District
All Students80%
Female77%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged79%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female100%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged100%

Language UsageThis District
All Students74%
Female73%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged93%

MathThis District
All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students92%
Female100%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged89%

ScienceThis District
All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged78%

Language UsageThis District
All Students66%
Female68%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged56%

MathThis District
All Students95%
Female89%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged95%
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 Hispanic97%82%
Hispanic2%14%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Black, not Hispanic<1%1%
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$9,329$6,596
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%62%
Student and staff support5%10%
Administration13%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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