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Snake River Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 545 students

 

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Posted January 8, 2013

January 8, 2013. My youngest child of 4 is in his last year of school here. I love Snake River. In all of the years here, we have only had 1 issue with a specific teacher who is no longer teaching there. The teachers who teach here are here for the kids. They all work together to give the kids the best education possible. I love that many teachers move up with their class at least once. This means they have the same teacher 2 years in a row if the teacher agrees and the parent agrees. The teachers end up teaching all of the grades. The children know all of the teachers, the teachers know all of the children. Our children are surrounded by adults who know them and support them in all areas of their lives. They have done a fabulous job teaching our children. They have an antibully program and are very proactive with a responsibility program also. Very excellent school, staff, and education. I highly recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2009

This school puts children and parents that don't speak English, before those that do. If you wonder why their classes are so crowded, just go down the hall and see the class rooms that are dedicated to Spanish speaking students. I will be removing my child from this school at the end of the year.
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Posted November 21, 2008

I know that my 5th grade daughter has the best teacher she's ever had. I have never had a problem getting through to the office and I am attended to immediately. Mrs. Mellen (pronounced Meelan) is WONDERFUL and not only helps the students who do have trouble studying, but she also has worked with gifted students and helps to promote their scholastic abilities while she works with the struggling students. She allows the students who are able to finish earlier to work on their abilities and talents while the children who need her individual attention are blessed with her expertise.
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Posted July 21, 2008

Our daughter will be starting her 3rd year at this school and we are disappointed in several ways. The top most reason being that the school focuses so much on the children who are sruggling and so the few there, such as our daughter, who have high scores are left in the dust. She will never reach her full potential at this school, she's not being challenged.
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Posted December 29, 2006

This is the second year that my son has attended this school. I absolutely love the experience he has received. He is given plenty of chances to write during a time where writing isn't 'important' due to NCLB. More importantly, he is learning acceptance of others. This school is absolutely wonderful in allowing students to share their cultures with one another. It is highly evident from one quick walk through the halls.
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Posted February 1, 2006

My son was at kuna and failling. He was allways getting picked on and the teachers did nothing. He never had home work and his teachers were never avalible. We moved to snake river and he allways has home work grades are up and he has lots of freinds. I really appreciate his teacher she is allways in touch. Thanks
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Posted December 3, 2005

This school is horrible when it comes to keeping in contact with parents. The lack of organization is horrifing. It is almost impossible to talk to anybody who know what is going on. My son has special needs. It was almost impossible arranging special bus transportation for him. We had to talk to 5 different people and still the first week of school there was not bus arrangements made. Then once he did start riding, they got him on the wrong bus and 'lost' him for awhile. Anytime I call the office to talk to anyone I get disconnected. They have promised special resources to help my child and half way through the year they still aren't producing them. They blame understaffing. There seems to be no communication between staff members and nobody seems to really know what is going on. My child is definately getting left behind.
—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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
76%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
85%

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 79% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

83 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

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

All Students68%
Female73%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Title I67%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)52%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female94%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Title I87%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)76%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title I85%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)68%
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 Students80%
Female79%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Title I81%
Special education50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)61%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female81%
Male88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Title I85%
Special education43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)65%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indiann/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Title I86%
Special education57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)70%
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%
Female83%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Title I83%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)58%
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Title I84%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)67%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female86%
Male90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Title I88%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)58%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students72%
Female72%
Male73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title I72%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)33%
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
Hispanic 48% 16%
White 48% 78%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Black 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A45%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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500 Stampede Dr
Nampa, ID 83687
Phone: (208) 468-4614

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