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#642 of 719 schools in ID

Kimberly Elementary School

Elementary School · Kimberly District · Kimberly, ID

An elementary school in Kimberly, ID where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

141 CENTER STREET WEST, Kimberly, ID 83341

  • Math 38% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 45% proficient (2022)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-5.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$8,359
Chronic Absenteeism18.4%

Students at Kimberly Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
93%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
38%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

34.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Kimberly 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average409/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kimberly), 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

$95,340

Median home value

$411,600

Median rent

$1,019/mo

College educated

23.5%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rise Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.94–100.1 mi140Compare →
Stricker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.8 mi444Compare →
Hansen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–63.2 mi182Compare →
Snake River Juvenile DetentionEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated1–123.5 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Kimberly District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$8,359NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kimberly Elementary School is listed in KIMBERLY DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kimberly Elementary School

Kimberly Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kimberly, ID, part of Kimberly District, serving approximately 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #642 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kimberly Elementary School

What grades does Kimberly Elementary School serve?

Kimberly Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Kimberly Elementary School?

Kimberly Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Kimberly Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kimberly Elementary School rank in ID?

Kimberly Elementary School ranks #642 of 719 schools in ID.

What is Kimberly Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Kimberly Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Kimberly Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kimberly Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Kimberly Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Kimberly Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Kimberly Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

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

34.9% of students at Kimberly 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
430
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Twin Falls County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.4%
Area population (ZIP 83341)
9,445
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
34.7
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 83341; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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