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Pepper Ridge Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 638 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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Posted February 14, 2013

school doesnt care about bulling and some adults yell at the kids. 5th grade boys are bullying my child and nothing is being done about it. the principal is more worried about her reputation and not kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2013

Pepper Ridge creates a bond between students, parents and teachers that creates an exceptional educational experience.


Posted December 16, 2009

School is reluctant to provide for gifted students. My child loved school and was always enthusiastic until coming here. Now just bored and losing touch, and I am very disappointed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2009

A great place to get an education!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 16, 2009

Pepper Ridge Elementary has such caring and supportive teachers that truly go the extra mile in providing a positive educational experience for our kids. We are most thankful for all they do!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2009

This is an excellent school. The teachers and counselors are extremely thoughtful and helpful. Also, the office staff do a fantastic job and are very personable. Everyone really does work as one to make the school a place the children love to come to.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2008

My kids have been at the school for a few years. I like all of the teachers and the ability to have separate Health, Computer, P.E., etc.. teachers. The office staff is incredibly wonderful!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 21, 2007

This is an outstanding school. The involvement of the teachers and principal is absolutely wonderful. You can tell they truly care and want to take a part in the kids academic success.
—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.

About these ratings

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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%

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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

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 Students80%
Female86%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students95%
Female96%
Male95%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged90%
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 Students88%
Female90%
Male87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title In/a
Special education82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female90%
Male82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Title In/a
Special education55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male89%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Title In/a
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 Students93%
Female97%
Male86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female87%
Male84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female83%
Male86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged64%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 94% 81%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Hispanic 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Black 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2252 South Sumpter Way
Boise, ID 83709
Phone: (208) 855-4130

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