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Kamiah Joint District

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1102 Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
Lewis County
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PH: (208) 935-2991

  • Grades PK-12
  • 532 students
  • 3 schools

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 ISAT Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 65% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 49% (2007)
 76% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 79% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 64% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 81% in 2007.

Language Usage
 64% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 80% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Math was 82% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 81% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2007.

Science
 67% (2007)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2007.

Language Usage
 64% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 88% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 69% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 87% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Language Usage
 69% (2007)
 94% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 67% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 83% (2005)
The state average for Math was 75% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 82% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Science
 46% (2007)
The state average for Science was 48% in 2007.

Language Usage
 62% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 65% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 86% in 2007.

Language Usage
 79% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 79% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 62% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
 87% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Reading
 93% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 88% in 2007.

Language Usage
 64% (2007)
The state average for Language Usage was 59% in 2007.

Math
 91% (2007)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Reading
 74% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 79% in 2007.

Science
 72% (2007)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2007.

Language Usage
 62% (2007)
 86% (2006)
 84% (2005)
The state average for Language Usage was 64% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 91% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 2 through 10 in reading, math and language usage and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration for grades 3 through 10 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview

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 ISAT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female54%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White67%

Language UsageThis District
All Students49%
Female54%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White49%

MathThis District
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White79%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female80%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%

Language UsageThis District
All Students64%
Female73%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White64%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female67%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female86%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%

ScienceThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%

Language UsageThis District
All Students64%
Female72%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White66%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female79%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female82%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%

Language UsageThis District
All Students69%
Female77%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White69%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female82%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White80%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female67%
Male92%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%

ScienceThis District
All Students46%
Female33%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White54%

Language UsageThis District
All Students62%
Female67%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female67%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male87%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%

Language UsageThis District
All Students79%
Female90%
Male70%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White93%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female90%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female96%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity/unknown93%
Economically disadvantaged96%

Language UsageThis District
All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity/unknown65%
Economically disadvantaged63%

MathThis District
All Students91%
Female86%
Male100%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity/unknown93%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female78%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity/unknown74%
Economically disadvantaged62%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female72%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity/unknown72%
Economically disadvantaged76%

Language UsageThis District
All Students62%
Female78%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity/unknown62%
Economically disadvantaged57%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female83%
Male83%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
Whiten/a
Other ethnicity/unknown83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Source: ID Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 2 through 10 in reading, math and language usage and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science.
  • The scores from the spring administration for grades 3 through 10 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Idaho: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1618

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic76%83%
American Indian/Alaskan Native15%2%
Hispanic5%13%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
Black, not Hispanic<1%1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program57%38%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,795$8,672
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support7%8%
Administration12%12%
Other expenditures20%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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