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Howard E Thirkill Primary School

Public | PK-4 | 342 students

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Posted April 28, 2010

The teachers at Thirkill Elementary have been of great assistance in helping to keep my children on track, especially after being behind when we transferred to the school at the end of last year. The counselor was very helpful when it came to dealing with adjustment issues to the new school. While I would have liked to see some additional extra-curricular programs, the school does supplement the regular curriculum with fun programs such as the Fun Run (which is raising money to help ensure the kids next year will be able to have the end of year fieldtrips), the bike relay, class parties, and some fun fieldtrips over the year. The thing I find most inspiring about Thirkill Elementary is with all the budget cuts, the staff still try to make the school more than just a place to go learn.
—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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

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

All Students71%
Female78%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female81%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged96%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female72%
Male79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 95% 81%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 2%
Black 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 30%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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60 East 4th South St
Soda Springs, ID 83276
Phone: (208) 547-4426

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