Serving 501 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ernest Hemingway Steam School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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-8
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ernest Hemingway Steam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Ernest Hemingway Steam School's student population of 501 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ernest Hemingway Steam School ranks within the top 20% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ernest Hemingway Steam School is 0.49, 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
#99 out of 709 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
34%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
63%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ernest Hemingway Steam School's ranking?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School is ranked #99 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Ernest Hemingway Steam School often compared to?
Ernest Hemingway Steam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bellevue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Ernest Hemingway Steam School?
501 students attend Ernest Hemingway Steam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ernest Hemingway Steam School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ernest Hemingway Steam School?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ernest Hemingway Steam School offer ?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ernest Hemingway Steam School part of?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School is part of Blaine County School District.
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