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Amity Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 646 students

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4 stars

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Posted August 4, 2011

This school has excellent teachers, and incredible programs to help children falling behind to catch up and thrive. The principal has an immense report not only with the parents but outstandingly with the students as well. Children who are already succeeding do very well here and are challenged. I have 4 children at Amity and I have never had any problems with staff and faculty. This is a top 5 school for Idaho and it shows us why every day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2009

My daughter only attended for 4th grade, and now we have moved to the Meridian school district. I really liked her teacher, principal and the kids. Our daughter felt comfortable and excelled in all of her subjects because of the great teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 27, 2008

We love Amity - they have a wonderful A+ staff. The children learn at an accellerated pace and the support staff is also friendly and excellent. We would not want to attend any other elementary!
—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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
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

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Title In/a
Special education84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Title In/a
Special education95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Title In/a
Special education89%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title In/a
Special education57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title In/a
Special education64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students81%
Female77%
Male86%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged88%
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 Students83%
Female91%
Male77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title In/a
Special education55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students81%
Female82%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Title In/a
Special education55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students95%
Female96%
Male94%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Title In/a
Special education82%
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%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Hispanic 4% 14%
Black 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 22%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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10000 West Amity Rd
Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 854-4220

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