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Pierce Park Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 279 students

 

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Posted December 11, 2012

This is currently the ONLY school that I have found, in the U.S. who is offering the Classical Curriculum as a free public school. Every other school offering this curriculum is a private school. The curriculum is extraordinary and the teachers and principal make the implementation genius. The kids at this school are far surpassing grade level expectations across the board. They learn World history, Latin and classic literature. The things that my kids talk about over the dinner table are most of the times news to me. They talk to each other in Latin and can tell you about the Roman empire. This school has far surpassed all expectations. I wouldn't take them any where else if you paid me. Also, I'm not sure what a previous reviewer was talking about, this school is not high income. It is actually a Title One school. But don't let that fool you, they are doing amazing things within those walls!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2011

I have two kids at Pierce Park Elem and we have been very happy with it. Pierce Park now houses the Boise Classical Program. It has a good breadth of content (world history, Latin, classic literature, intensive writing, art, music, strong math, etc). The principal and teachers are very interested in parent input and have the power to choose a more rigorous and solid curriculum than some of the other local area schools. My kids are learning lots and they love the friendly environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2010

It's a smaller public elementary school, where all of the staff knows each of the students. They enforce the no bullying policy, unlike some schools that have it in place but never do anything about it, which creates a warm and safe environment for the students to learn and do their best.
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Posted January 15, 2010

We are new to the school and we have loved it from the very 1st day. Everybody knows our names and make sure they say hi to us and tell us how wonderful our girls are. Our girls are thriving here and have never been happier. Thank you pierce park. We truly love everything about you!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 20, 2004

This school provided both of my children with a positive, hands on education! I couldn't have found a better school if I had paid for private schooling. The Staff really care about each and every student, and Mrs. Anderson is very dedicated to ensuring each and every child receives the education they deserve. I found this school to also have a very active PTO, that was not afraid to do what was necessary to make sure the school suceeds. This school is the best example of family, teacher, principal, community harmony I have found. I wish more schools would take note, care a little more about education, and a little less about statistics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2004

Pierce Park has had a postive influince on my children. All are in school now and doing wonderful. The teachers are very understanding and know how to teach.
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Posted August 26, 2003

This school does not have the remedial reading and math programs that my daughter needed. They were available at her former school, Whittier Elementary, but due to the fact that this school is located in a high-income area, these programs are severely cut back. My daughter's teacher explained to us that these programs were more readily available at the former school, due to the fact that it is located in a low-income area, therefore less parents could afford outside tutoring. I have chosen to homeschool my daughter for her 6th grade year now, because she was not able to get any help at Pierce Park. She should not have been passed through the 5th grade, but was passed because her teacher graded her on 4th grade work.
—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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
68%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
64%
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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
97%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
46%
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.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

31 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
83%
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 Students62%
Female55%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Title I62%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Title I85%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Title I91%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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 Students88%
Female95%
Male84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Title I88%
Special education80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female90%
Male84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Title I86%
Special education80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female100%
Male84%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title I90%
Special education70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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 Students92%
Female100%
Male86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title I92%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Title I96%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female90%
Male93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Title I92%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female70%
Male64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title I67%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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 Students84%
Female93%
Male77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Title I84%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female71%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title I84%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female93%
Male88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title I90%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
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 86% 78%
Hispanic 8% 16%
Black 2% 1%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 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 44%N/A45%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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5015 North Pierce Park Ln
Boise, ID 83714
Phone: (208) 854-5880

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