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Lewiston Independent District

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3317 12th St
Lewiston, ID 83501
Nez Perce County
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PH: (208) 748-3000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5001 students
  • 12 schools

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 ISAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 82% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 70% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 70% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Math was 88% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 87% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 83% in 2008.

Language Usage
 80% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 78% in 2008.

Math
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 84% in 2008.

Science
 58% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Science was 60% in 2008.

Language Usage
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 84% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2008.

Language Usage
 74% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 72% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 87% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Science was 51% in 2008.

Language Usage
 76% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 83% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Language Usage
 70% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 62% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 72% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10

Reading
 90% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 63% (2007)
The state average for Science was 67% in 2008.

Language Usage
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 83% (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.

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 Students82%
Female89%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian71%
White83%
Special education44%

Language UsageThis District
All Students70%
Female78%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian65%
White71%
Special education47%

MathThis District
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian71%
White89%
Special education61%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian86%
White87%
Special education74%

Language UsageThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian71%
White81%
Special education65%

MathThis District
All Students84%
Female81%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian86%
White83%
Special education68%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian67%
White89%
Special education59%

ScienceThis District
All Students58%
Female59%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indian47%
White59%
Special education34%

Language UsageThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian53%
White78%
Special education36%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian60%
White84%
Special education55%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students84%
Female82%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian82%
White84%
Special education38%

Language UsageThis District
All Students74%
Female79%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian73%
White74%
Special education34%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female77%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian64%
White82%
Special education49%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian82%
White88%
Special education60%

ScienceThis District
All Students55%
Female54%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian53%
White56%
Special education23%

Language UsageThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian71%
White78%
Special education41%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female84%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian94%
White86%
Special education54%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female94%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian76%
White92%
Special education58%

Language UsageThis District
All Students70%
Female79%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian53%
White72%
Special education33%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female87%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian71%
White85%
Special education50%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female93%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian83%
White90%
Special education57%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female73%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian50%
White78%
Special education36%

Language UsageThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian56%
White77%
Special education39%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian72%
White84%
Special education45%
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 teacher1718

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic90%82%
American Indian/Alaskan Native4%2%
Hispanic2%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%2%
Black, not Hispanic1%1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program30%37%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,716$6,596
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%62%
Student and staff support8%10%
Administration10%10%
Other expenditures19%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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