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#361 of 719 schools in ID
Raft River Elementary School
Elementary School · Cassia County Joint District · Malta, ID
A Cassia County Joint District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 615, Malta, ID 83342
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raft River Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 52% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raft River 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated815/100K
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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
$56,161
Median home value
$291,000
Median rent
$723/mo
College educated
17.2%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83342; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Declo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 459 | Compare → |
| Dworshak Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | Not available | 381 | Compare → |
| John V Evans ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | Not available | 563 | Compare → |
| Oakley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–6 | Not available | 185 | 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.
Cassia County Joint District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $9,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raft River Elementary School is listed in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raft River Elementary School
Raft River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Malta, ID, part of Cassia County Joint District, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raft River Elementary School
What grades does Raft River Elementary School serve?
Raft River Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Raft River Elementary School?
Raft River Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raft River Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raft River Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raft River Elementary School rank in ID?
Raft River Elementary School ranks #361 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Raft River Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Raft River Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Raft River Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raft River Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Raft River Elementary School a charter school?
No, Raft River Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raft River Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Raft River Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raft River Elementary School?
43.9% of students at Raft River 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 148
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cassia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.3%
- Phone
- (208) 645-2561
- Area population (ZIP 83342)
- 1,584
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 83342; 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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