Summary:
Heritage Academy is the sole elementary school located within the Heritage Academy Inc. district in Jerome, Idaho, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 155 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is significantly below the state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels, suggesting the need for a comprehensive improvement plan.
Heritage Academy has a predominantly White (47.1%) and Hispanic (48.39%) student population, with a high percentage (65.16%) of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's statewide ranking of 278 out of 301 elementary schools and its 0-star rating from SchoolDigger further highlight its underperformance compared to other schools in Idaho.
Across key academic metrics, Heritage Academy lags behind state averages, with proficiency rates in math, English language arts, and science all falling well below the state's performance. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 4.6% may also contribute to its academic struggles, underscoring the need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
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