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Longfellow Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 494 students

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Posted April 25, 2010

The teachers provide the students with every opportunity they can to succeed in school and in life!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

Longfellow school has a high-achieving, diverse population and great teachers and administration!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 20, 2008

Outstanding teachers, principal, programs, everything! This school has been a delightful experience for my wife and I, and our kids have loved attending this elementary! The classwork and homework is well structured, and our kids have excelled from these great teachers. In my opinion, Longfellow is the benchmark to compare all others!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 28, 2005

This is an awesome school. The teachers are great, and the principal is very involved with the classes. The curriculum is outstanding, and there is a lot of parent involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

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

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

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
69%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female77%
Male77%
African Americann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female79%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged61%
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%
Female87%
Male88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students74%
Female66%
Male81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female90%
Male95%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged67%
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 Students77%
Female81%
Male73%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female78%
Male87%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female85%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female81%
Male70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged62%
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%
Female91%
Male85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
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 88% 81%
Hispanic 9% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Black 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2500 South Higbee Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Phone: (208) 525-7648

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