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Theresa Bunker Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 337 students

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Posted June 6, 2005

We came to Bunker from another not so good school. They have made us feel welcome and handled any concerns that have come up. They call it the Bunker family and everyone is included. It is a smaller school and is so quiet compared to where my kids were. The teachers are happy and friendly. They seem to enjoy what they are doing. They maximize class time and minimize homework. One teacher even high fives each student as they leave every day. One of their goals is to boost self-esteem. If they can keep the students feeling good about who they are the grades and ISATs reflect that. There is less pressure on percentages and more emphasis on being a kid. Through that everything else comes easily. The teachers use positive discipline and are sure to give pats on the back when deserved.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
71%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
62%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
49%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

35 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
49%
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.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

43 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

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 Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Title I50%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female62%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Title I63%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White76%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Title I65%
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 Students65%
Female74%
Male58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Title I65%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female74%
Male58%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Title I65%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female84%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title I74%
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 Students43%
Female47%
Male39%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Title I43%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Title I60%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Title I66%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students34%
Female35%
Male33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Title I34%
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 Students72%
Female69%
Male74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Title I71%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students72%
Female50%
Male85%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Title I71%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students79%
Female75%
Male82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Title I79%
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 80% 81%
Hispanic 14% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Black 2% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%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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1385 East 16th St
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Phone: (208) 525-7606

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