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Grace Jordan Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 640 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted February 28, 2013

I really love my sons teacher. However, The front office staff are rude and terrible at communicating. This school does not have a policy in place for injured children. My son came home with really back scrapes on his knees and elbows. I did not receive a single note or phone call regarding what happened. When I contacted to school the front office woman made it seem like it was unimportant and stupid to want an explanation. She didn't even know who took care of the problem because they do not have a procedure set into place. I will not be bringng my son back next year. I feel like the school makes too many mistakes.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2012

This school is amazing! I interned here my senior year and they made me feel right at home. This school has a wide variety of students and they treat everyone equal.


Posted February 13, 2012

My son has attended Grace Jordan for 3 years and he loves it! Grace Jordan is a great school with wonderful, caring teachers, staff and principal.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 75% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students61%
Female72%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Hispanic45%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Title I61%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female85%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Title I88%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)77%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female91%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Title I87%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)63%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students72%
Female70%
Male73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Title I71%
Special education55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female56%
Male71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Title I64%
Special education36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)27%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female70%
Male78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Title I74%
Special education64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Title I76%
Special education27%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students83%
Female87%
Male79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Title I83%
Special education47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title I79%
Special education40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students68%
Female68%
Male68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Title I68%
Special education33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)30%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students67%
Female69%
Male66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Title I67%
Special education15%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female80%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Title I75%
Special education69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)37%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female89%
Male81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Title I85%
Special education54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)67%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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.

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.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 77% 81%
Hispanic 16% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Black 3% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 56%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 854-5580

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