Wendell District

The Wendell District in Idaho is home to three schools: Wendell Elementary School, Wendell Middle School, and Wendell High School. While Wendell High School stands out as a strong performer, the district as a whole faces significant racial and socioeconomic disparities, as well as academic performance concerns, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels.

Wendell High School is the standout in the district, ranking 42nd out of 159 Idaho high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts relatively high performance on ISAT tests, with 60% proficiency in ELA and 26.5% in Math, as well as a graduation rate of 71.1%, which is higher than the district and state averages. In contrast, Wendell Elementary School and Wendell Middle School lag behind, with proficiency rates below 40% in both Math and ELA.

The Wendell District schools also exhibit significant racial and socioeconomic disparities. The schools have a high percentage of Hispanic students, ranging from 54.37% to 62.17%, while other racial groups are underrepresented. Additionally, Wendell Elementary School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 75.33%, compared to 59.24% at the middle school and 42.86% at the high school. These disparities suggest a need for targeted interventions and equitable resource allocation to address the academic performance gaps and improve outcomes for all students in the district.