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Bickel Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 312 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 22, 2013

My daughter has attended this school K-5. She had one questionable teacher the entire time we had her there. The principle Is wonderful and very committed to the children. The activities are better then most other schools. I know because my older two children had trouble in different schools with teachers, principles, and other children. To the extent of a knife pulled on one of them in the middle school at Filer. Plus Bickel has an advanced class right at the school so my daughter didn't have to transfer to another school for a higher learning level and she wasn't made to feel different for her advances levels. Bickel Elementary has proven to be one of the best schools in Twin Falls District for my child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2008

We've had two children attend this school. The teachers are devoted, kind and helpful. Although the building is old and in need of some modernization the great learning environment makes up for it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

we have 1 child attending and there staff and students have been great we look forward for our next years to come keep up the good work
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 23, 2004

Both of my children attended this school from Kindergarten to 6th grade. Not only great academic teaching but also great effort put into teaching children social skills and how to treat each other.
—Submitted by LueAnna Bracha, 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.

About these ratings

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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
67%

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

All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Title I82%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title I86%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title I86%
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 Students69%
Female80%
Male60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic42%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Title I69%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Title I65%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)30%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students73%
Female80%
Male67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title I73%
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 Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Title I79%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female88%
Male88%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Title I88%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Title I88%
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Title I77%
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 82% 81%
Hispanic 13% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Black 2% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 62%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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607 2nd Ave East
Twin Falls, ID 83301
Phone: (208) 733-4116

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