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Ustick Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 477 students

 

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Posted January 20, 2012

Our oldest son spent 4th grade here. I tried not to judge the school based on the old building, but our experience matched the old exterior. The teacher was overwhelmed with behavioral problems with a few students in the class. When I expressed my concern that my son wasn't reaching his potential, she said, " B's and C's get Degrees." I was floored that a teacher would encourage us to lower our expectations. This attitude carried on up to the administration as well. It's no surprise that this school is flagged as a "Needs Improvement" School and is required to provide its students with transportation to two other schools of choice. We moved him to Spalding and were very, very happy. The administration is excellent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 14, 2010

Ustick school did not impress me with either academic or leadership excellence. Communication between teacher and parent was poor and sporadic in what they would send home for information and homework. Parent involement in classroom was minimal and it was always the same 1-2 parents everytime. Old school with old facilities and outdated materials and supplies. Big class sizes in small rooms with no personal space at all for kids supplies or backpacks.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
53%
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%
Female73%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)44%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)70%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)78%
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 Students70%
Female73%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)46%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female67%
Male68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)31%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female85%
Male64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)46%
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%
Female71%
Male73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)43%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students67%
Female65%
Male69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)20%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students81%
Female77%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)43%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students48%
Female42%
Male52%
Asiann/a
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)20%
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 68% 78%
Hispanic 17% 16%
Two or more races 7% 2%
Asian 5% 1%
Black 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A45%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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12435 West Ustick Rd
Boise, ID 83713
Phone: (208) 855-4120

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