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Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind rates 8.7 on our ten-point scale and ranks 44 of 723 schools in Idaho.

Schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
8.7this school

8.7 on a one-to-ten scale.

#44 of 723 schools in Idaho

The brief

An Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 44 of 723 schools in Idaho and 1 of 1 in Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl.

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind is listed in Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math50%29 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Reading70%27 students tested · state average not published · 2012 EdFacts
Proficiency has improved 30 points since 2009, reaching 60% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).2012 EdFacts; 8 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
10.0
25% of the rating
Academics
9.0
25% of the rating
College Readiness
6.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
10.0
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2012–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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 83330; 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, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind and the 13 nearest schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$58,313
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
20.1%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
42
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
40
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
1,091/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Gooding. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Gooding), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

Athletics
1 sport
0 boys' · 1 girls' · 1 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blindthis school
    8.7
  2. North Valley Academy0.4 mi · charter
    6.9Compare →
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind serve?

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind?

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind?

The student-teacher ratio at Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind rank in ID?

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind ranks #44 of 723 schools in ID.

What is Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind's MySchoolScout rating?

Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).

Is Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind a charter school?

No, Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind a Title I school?

No, Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind?

50.9% of students at Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind 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 facts

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
110
Student-teacher ratio
6.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
Special_ed
Title I
No
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gooding County
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
Not available
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 83330)
7,120
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
36.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.