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Gooding Elementary School vs. Bliss School

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School Overview

School
Gooding Elementary School
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Bliss School
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gooding Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 124 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Bliss 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Total Students
489 students
124 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gooding Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bliss School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
45% | 55%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gooding Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bliss School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
14 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gooding Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bliss School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
9:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gooding Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gooding Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bliss School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bliss Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#360 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
#555 out of 704 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gooding Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bliss School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in ID)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gooding Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gooding Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bliss School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bliss Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gooding Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gooding Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bliss School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bliss Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bliss School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bliss Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gooding Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bliss School by grade.
Pre-K Students
23
-
Kindergarten Students
70
9
Grade 1 Students
82
11
Grade 2 Students
73
14
Grade 3 Students
67
14
Grade 4 Students
84
9
Grade 5 Students
90
15
Grade 6 Students
-
5
Grade 7 Students
-
7
Grade 8 Students
-
8
Grade 9 Students
-
8
Grade 10 Students
-
9
Grade 11 Students
-
8
Grade 12 Students
-
7

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gooding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gooding Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bliss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Bliss Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gooding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gooding Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bliss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bliss Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Hispanic
44%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gooding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gooding Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bliss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bliss Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gooding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gooding Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
n/a
% White
55%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gooding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gooding Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bliss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bliss Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gooding Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gooding Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bliss School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bliss Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gooding Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gooding Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bliss School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bliss Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gooding Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gooding Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bliss School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bliss Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gooding Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gooding Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bliss School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bliss Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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