Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chief Joseph School Of The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
521 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chief Joseph School Of The Arts is 0.52, 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
#42 out of 709 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
25%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
65%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Joseph School Of The Arts's ranking?
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts is ranked #42 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Chief Joseph School Of The Arts often compared to?
Chief Joseph School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Morgan Stem Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Chief Joseph School Of The Arts?
521 students attend Chief Joseph School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Chief Joseph School Of The Arts students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chief Joseph School Of The Arts?
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chief Joseph School Of The Arts offer ?
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Chief Joseph School Of The Arts part of?
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts is part of Joint School District No. 2.
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