Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Carey Public School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carey Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Carey Public School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carey Public School ranks within the top 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carey Public School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#216 out of 709 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
71%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carey Public School's ranking?
Carey Public School is ranked #216 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carey Public School?
The graduation rate of Carey Public School is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Carey Public School?
251 students attend Carey Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Carey Public School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carey Public School?
Carey Public School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carey Public School offer ?
Carey Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Carey Public School part of?
Carey Public School is part of Blaine County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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