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Whitney Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 461 students

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Posted May 4, 2011

The principal makes this school! When you have a dedicated, intelligent, caring and aware principal you have a trickledown effect, she has set the tone for the entire staff who all display excellence. This is a wonderful school, I could not have asked for more for my two children, one of which is in the extended resource room where there is a terrific and talented group of special education teachers and aids who have brought about incredible progress in my child. This school may be in a poorer area, but it is rich in those things that matter most for my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2010

The Principal at this school gets it. She isn't looking the other way and turning away from the monumental problems. I would much follow a leader that sees all of the problems and potential set backs than the ones that put up a blid eye to Terrible poverty.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2008

I have four children and three of them have attended Whitney and they have the most caring staff from the Principal all the way to the janitor. I do not live in this area but I drive my kids there because they are so great to my children and myself.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 16, 2007

My kids went Whitney last year and I love the teachers and staff!! They kept me informed about my children thoughout the schoolyear, and I even talk to them in the summer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 11, 2005

My daughter attended this school for only a month before transfering and I loved the school The teachers, students and princepal are all wonderful. I truly miss that school as so does my daughter. She was able to form a strong bond with most teachers there. For anyone moving to the Boise school district put your child into this school, you will not be sorry. Espcially if you have Mrs. Taylor for the 2nd grade teacher.
—Submitted by Clarissa Owen, 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.

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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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

49 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
34%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
78%
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 Students71%
Female82%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title I71%
Special education43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)62%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female93%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Hispanic73%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Title I87%
Special education72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)77%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Title I94%
Special education86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)92%
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 Students62%
Female67%
Male58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indiann/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Title I63%
Special education39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)40%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title I64%
Special education39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)31%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title I75%
Special education62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)40%
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 Students65%
Female58%
Male74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title I67%
Special education15%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students61%
Female56%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Title I62%
Special education39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students80%
Female73%
Male87%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Title I79%
Special education54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female44%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic33%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Title I56%
Special education15%
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 Students59%
Female67%
Male52%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Title I59%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Title I65%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Title I87%
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 65% 81%
Hispanic 23% 14%
Black 8% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
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 67%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1609 South Owyhee St
Boise, ID 83705
Phone: (208) 854-6580

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