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#713 of 719 schools in ID
Heyburn Elementary School
Elementary School · Minidoka County Joint District · Heyburn, ID
A Minidoka County Joint District elementary school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1151 7TH STREET, Heyburn, ID 83336
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heyburn Elementary School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 28 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heyburn 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated964/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Heyburn), 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
$85,000
Median home value
$275,400
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
69.1%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83336; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–6 | 1.9 mi | 608 | Compare → |
| Dworshak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Mountain View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| John V Evans ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 3.3 mi | 563 | 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
- #10 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
Heyburn Elementary School is listed in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heyburn Elementary School
Heyburn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Heyburn, ID, part of Minidoka County Joint District, serving approximately 517 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #713 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heyburn Elementary School
What grades does Heyburn Elementary School serve?
Heyburn Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Heyburn Elementary School?
Heyburn Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heyburn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heyburn Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heyburn Elementary School rank in ID?
Heyburn Elementary School ranks #713 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Heyburn Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heyburn Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Heyburn Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heyburn Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heyburn Elementary School a charter school?
No, Heyburn Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heyburn Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Heyburn Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heyburn Elementary School?
26.5% of students at Heyburn 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
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Minidoka County
- Phone
- (208) 679-2400
- Area population (ZIP 83336)
- 5,968
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 83336; 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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