Telford Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2023)

Serving 6 students in grades 7-9, Telford Academy (Alternative School) ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
6 students
This chart displays total students of Telford Academy (Alternative School) by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (ID)
(15-16)
<50%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Idaho by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
(15-16)
<50%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the public school average student teacher ratio of Idaho by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Telford Academy (Alternative School) and percentage of American Indian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
(15-16)
17%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the percentage of Asian public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
(15-16)
16%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
(15-16)
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the percentage of Black public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
(15-16)
67%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the percentage of White public school students in Idaho by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
2%
n/a
This chart displays the diversity score of Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the public school average diversity score of Idaho by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
100%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
75%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Telford Academy (Alternative School) and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Idaho by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ID state average).
How many students attend Telford Academy (Alternative School)?
6 students attend Telford Academy (Alternative School).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Telford Academy (Alternative School) students are White, 17% of students are Asian, and 16% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Telford Academy (Alternative School)?
Telford Academy (Alternative School) has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Telford Academy (Alternative School) offer ?
Telford Academy (Alternative School) offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Telford Academy (Alternative School) part of?
Telford Academy (Alternative School) is part of Bonneville Joint School District.

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