Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Culdesac School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than 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 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Culdesac School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Culdesac School's student population of 114 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Culdesac School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Culdesac School is 0.53, 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
#510 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
13%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
67%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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 Culdesac School's ranking?
Culdesac School is ranked #510 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Culdesac School?
The graduation rate of Culdesac School is 50%, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Culdesac School?
114 students attend Culdesac School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Culdesac School students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Culdesac School?
Culdesac School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Culdesac School offer ?
Culdesac School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Culdesac School part of?
Culdesac School is part of Culdesac Joint School District.
School Reviews
1 3/16/2020
My grandchild is being forced to go to this horrible school. She has not learned anything. I'm hoping we can get her into a better school next year, but sadly I think she will have to repeat the grade because she will be so far behind. She is a very smart girl, but the teachers have not done their job. Most kids should be reading by now at her age. They have not even started teaching it.
1 8/12/2019
Culdesac School has been listed as one of the worst-performing schools in Idaho by the State Department of Education (see their report card). The school had an outstanding science teacher who had raised ISAT scores in science to the statewide levels (half of her students scored ADVANCED!), but the school fired her in spring 2017 for showing a film about evolution. Culdesac's science test scores, along with English and math scores, are now on life support.
1 7/1/2019
Culdesac School was recently listed by the Idaho State Department of Education as one of the worst-performing schools in the state. Read about it in idahoednews online.
2 12/6/2018
School could be better, administrators need some work.
4 4/7/2017
Love the school
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