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Hailey Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 418 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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Posted May 19, 2012

My two children went here--so I have been involved with this school for many years. Agree with previous review--The principal is a very nice person, same with secretary. They got to know my kids as individuals--excellent! The atmosphere is welcoming. Kids who test high on IQs get into GATE program, which a much more fun, project-based curriculum that all kids should be getting. District leadership is very big on standardized-test results (despite lip service to the contrary), so the teachers and principal at this school are hamstrung by a curriculum that is often way too heavy on test-prep. I know teachers hate it and think it hurts kids love of learning. Dual Immersion (DI) curriculum is offered (Spanish and English)--one of the programs the district is justifiably most proud of. Parents have also been asking for foreign language for kids in the regular curriculum (i.e. non-DI), but district leadership has resisted this for years--too bad. "Leader in Me" is a joke--an expensive pet project of district leadership. All in all, a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 15, 2012

My fourth out of four children is currently at Hailey Elementary, so I have been involved with this school for a very long time! The principal is amazing - he loves the kids and interacts with them every day. The secretary is awesome as well. You can always tell because the kids love these people! They have good programs, such as the "Leader in Me" to teach the kids something other than just academics. As a parent I have always been welcome at this school. I can walk in, let them know I am there, and am welcome to be involved in my child's day. The teachers care about the students and work with the parents on any issues that come up. They offer Dual Immersion in Spanish, as well as the classes that are disappearing in a lot of districts, such as art, music, etc. A great school run by a caring administration.
—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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

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

The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
75%
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 Students81%
Female86%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Title In/a
Special education60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)52%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students95%
Female93%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Title In/a
Special education90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)88%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female95%
Male88%
African Americann/a
Hispanic93%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Title In/a
Special education80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)74%
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 Students95%
Female94%
Male96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Title In/a
Special education75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students90%
Female85%
Male96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title In/a
Special education75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Title In/a
Special education83%
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 Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female95%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students90%
Female82%
Male95%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged83%
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 79% 81%
Hispanic 20% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 2%
Black N/A 1%
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 13N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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520 South 1st Ave
Hailey, ID 83333
Phone: (208) 788-3091

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