Very Good
#206 of 719 schools in ID
Top 29% in state
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
School · Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl · Gooding, ID
An Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1450 MAIN STREET, Gooding, ID 83330
- Math 50% proficient (2012)
- Reading 70% proficient (2012)
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 30 points since 2009, reaching 60% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gooding), 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
$58,313
Median home value
$230,100
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
17.8%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Valley AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind is listed in IDAHO BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR THE DEAF AND THE BL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind is a public school in Gooding, ID, part of Idaho Bureau of Educational Services for the Deaf and the Bl, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind
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 #206 of 719 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 7.5 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gooding County
- Phone
- (208) 934-4457
- Area population (ZIP 83330)
- 7,120
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 · 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
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