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Shadow Hills Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 640 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 16, 2013

So far i cant rate you my daugher kiara just started first grade ay Shadow hills. So far im disappointed no one has contacted me to tell me how my daughter is doing, or sent me a latet welcoming us to the school, i know nothing about her teachers, what she is learning or anything and om pretty mad about this. I at least expected an email or something. They took my daughters Boise school district issued agenda which i encouraged teachers at Valley View to use to send notes home in on kiara progress either that ir they emailed me. So until you contact me you are one. A very disappointed mother
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2010

Our oldest daughter was part of the first class at Shadow Hills in first grade in 1997. We are back with our two youngest and can honestly say that the quality of teachers and instruction and caring and dedication has not changed a bit in all these years. We are very blessed to have such quality for our family!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

We love Sahadow Hills. It has the best teachers and volunteers!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 27, 2010

Shadow Hills clearly has such awesome teachers. They truly are our heros and consistently go the extra mile for our kids. Shadow Hills also has great support from our parent organizations and the community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Great teachers! And my daughter loves going to school.....They make it interesting and fun yet give her a good education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Amazing teachers, Extremely supportive parents, oozing with creativity, strives for excellence!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

Great students, awesome parent support, and the best teachers on the planet along with a beautiful facility make this school the most wonderful place to teach.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 19, 2010

Great administration, amazing teachers who truly care about 'their' kids and a phenomenal group of parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

It is one of the best supported community schools in the state. The parent teacher organization is phenominal!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 17, 2010

The parents of this school are extraordinary. And that means caring and highly motivated children attend our school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

I love the teachers!! They are awesome and are always willing to help and you can tell
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

Incredible teachers and staff are always there for the students. They provide a lot of encouragement and support
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

The amazing teachers and staff. They are so caring and do a wonderful job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2010

An extraordinary community of caring and education. Blessed to have my kids in school here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Shadow Hills is a friendly school w/ a great staff. They have amazing volunteers and A great school community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2006

Strong school; I've been impressed by the staff, the teachers, the programs offered, extracurricular activities, field trips, etc. When my child has any issues, I'm contacted immediately by a staff member or teacher seeking to resolve the issue appropriately. Great school!!!
—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.

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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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
95%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
63%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
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 Students82%
Female88%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Title In/a
Special education43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students89%
Female93%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Title In/a
Special education50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Title In/a
Special education64%
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 Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students96%
Female97%
Male95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female95%
Male98%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Title In/a
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 Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Title In/a
Special education43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students79%
Female77%
Male81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Title In/a
Special education64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Title In/a
Special education86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female60%
Male58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Title In/a
Special education43%
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%
Female93%
Male85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Title In/a
Special education58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female83%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Title In/a
Special education58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Title In/a
Special education67%
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 90% 81%
Hispanic 5% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 2%
Black 2% 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 23%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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8301 West Sloan St
Boise, ID 83714
Phone: (208) 854-6060

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