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Garden Valley District

GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1076 Banks Lowman Rd
Garden Valley, ID 83622
Boise County
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PH: (208) 462-3756

  • Grades PK-12
  • 251 students
  • 2 schools

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 ISAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 83% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 77% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 70% in 2008.

Math
 100% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 95% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2008)
 94% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 100% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 78% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 100% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 100% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 39% (2007)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Language Usage
 95% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Language Usage
 75% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 72% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 77% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 86% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Language Usage
 86% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 68% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2008)
 100% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Language Usage
 68% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 44% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 62% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 89% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 75% (2008)
 95% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
 80% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2008.

Language Usage
 60% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 74% (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 Students83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%

Language UsageThis District
All Students83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%

MathThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%

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

MathThis District
All Students83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%

Language UsageThis District
All Students95%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%

MathThis District
All Students85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%

Language UsageThis District
All Students75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%

MathThis District
All Students81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%

ScienceThis District
All Students73%
Female69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%

Language UsageThis District
All Students86%
Female92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%

Language UsageThis District
All Students68%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Male73%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White63%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%

ScienceThis District
All Students70%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%

Language UsageThis District
All Students60%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%

MathThis District
All Students80%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
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 teacher1318
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%82%
Hispanic3%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%2%
Black, not Hispanic<1%1%
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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 program2%37%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,650$6,596
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%62%
Student and staff support3%10%
Administration13%10%
Other expenditures29%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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