Needs Improvement
#652 of 719 schools in ID
Acequia Elementary School
Elementary School · Minidoka County Joint District · Rupert, ID
A Minidoka County Joint District elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 N 350 E, Rupert, ID 83350
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Acequia Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Acequia Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,391/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rupert), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,622
Median home value
$218,400
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
13.1%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rupert Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 646 | Compare → |
| Heyburn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 517 | Compare → |
| Paul Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 484 | Compare → |
| Preschool CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK | Not available | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Minidoka County Joint District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $9,772NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Acequia Elementary School is listed in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Acequia Elementary School
Acequia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rupert, ID, part of Minidoka County Joint District, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #652 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Acequia Elementary School
What grades does Acequia Elementary School serve?
Acequia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Acequia Elementary School?
Acequia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acequia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Acequia Elementary School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Acequia Elementary School rank in ID?
Acequia Elementary School ranks #652 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Acequia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Acequia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Acequia Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Acequia Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Acequia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Acequia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Acequia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Acequia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Acequia Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Acequia Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Minidoka County
- Phone
- (208) 436-6985
- Area population (ZIP 83350)
- 12,905
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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