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#439 of 719 schools in ID

Garden Valley School

School · Garden Valley District · Garden Valley, ID

A school in Garden Valley, ID where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 710, Garden Valley, ID 83622

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 42% proficient (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation1.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
District spending per student$15,638
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Garden Valley School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

30.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Garden Valley 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average447/100K

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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

$75,461

Median home value

$503,800

Median rent

$959/mo

College educated

32.4%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83622; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.2% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Garden Valley District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,638NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Garden Valley School is listed in GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Garden Valley School

Garden Valley School is a public school in Garden Valley, ID, part of Garden Valley District, serving approximately 253 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Garden Valley School

What grades does Garden Valley School serve?

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

How many students attend Garden Valley School?

Garden Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden Valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Garden Valley School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Garden Valley School rank in ID?

Garden Valley School ranks #439 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Garden Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Garden Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Garden Valley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden Valley School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Garden Valley School a charter school?

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

Is Garden Valley School a Title I school?

No, Garden Valley School is not currently a Title I school.

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

30.8% of students at Garden Valley 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
253
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Boise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 83622)
2,131
Area median age
58.4
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 83622; 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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