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#511 of 719 schools in ID

Culdesac School

School · Culdesac Joint District · Culdesac, ID

A school in Culdesac, ID serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

600 CULDESAC AVENUE, Culdesac, ID 83524

  • Math 35% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment10.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
District spending per student$21,140
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Students at Culdesac School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

53.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Culdesac 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low99/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$66,250

Median home value

$226,700

Median rent

$888/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

17.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83524; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Culdesac Joint District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$21,140NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Culdesac School is listed in CULDESAC JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Culdesac School

Culdesac School is a public school in Culdesac, ID, part of Culdesac Joint District, serving approximately 115 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Culdesac School

What grades does Culdesac School serve?

Culdesac School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Culdesac School?

Culdesac School has an enrollment of approximately 115 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Culdesac School?

The student-teacher ratio at Culdesac School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Culdesac School rank in ID?

Culdesac School ranks #511 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Culdesac School's MySchoolScout rating?

Culdesac School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Culdesac School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Culdesac School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Culdesac School a charter school?

No, Culdesac School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Culdesac School a Title I school?

No, Culdesac School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Culdesac School?

53.9% of students at Culdesac 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 – 12th
Enrollment
115
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Nez Perce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%
Area population (ZIP 83524)
937
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
55.1
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 83524; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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