Serving 450 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Tiebreaker Elementary 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 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher 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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tiebreaker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Tiebreaker Elementary School's student population of 450 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tiebreaker Elementary 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 Tiebreaker Elementary 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
#431 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
24%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
71%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Tiebreaker Elementary School's ranking?
Tiebreaker Elementary School is ranked #431 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Tiebreaker Elementary School?
450 students attend Tiebreaker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Tiebreaker Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tiebreaker Elementary School?
Tiebreaker Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tiebreaker Elementary School offer ?
Tiebreaker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Tiebreaker Elementary School part of?
Tiebreaker Elementary School is part of Bonneville Joint School District.
School Reviews
5 8/18/2020
I have gone to this school my entire life and have lived it so very much. I am going into sixth grade and have never been so happy to be here, I will never be very sad when I leave, but the teachers are fantastic.
5 6/1/2012
I visited this school in 4th grade for four months from germany.It was cool, because all the students and teachers accepted me in this school,and everybody made me feel at home.I was sad to leave and remember the time I spent there with fondness.My teacher,mrs.Scheer was really cool and helped me catch up in english.I would really recomend her as a teacher.
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