Siena Elementary

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Siena Elementary ranks 39 th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Siena Elementary is a public elementary school located in Meridian, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 655. As part of the Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, Siena Elementary consistently ranks among the top 15-20 elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating.

Siena Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Siena Elementary had 69.1% proficiency in ISAT Math, compared to 57.5% for the district and 42.2% for the state. However, the school's student population is predominantly white, with a lower percentage of Hispanic and African American students compared to nearby schools like Meridian Elementary and Amity Elementary.

Siena Elementary's chronic absenteeism rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 8.3% in 2020-2021 to 21.0% in 2021-2022, but is generally lower than the nearby schools in the district. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.49% to 14.35% in recent years, significantly lower than the rates at some nearby schools. These factors, along with the school's consistent academic excellence, suggest that Siena Elementary serves a more affluent student population and could potentially serve as a model or resource for other schools in the district to improve educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642-7299

(208) 350-4370

District: Joint School District No. 2

SchoolDigger Rank:
39^th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,578

Students who attend Siena Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Victory Middle School
High:	Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

Number of students: 605

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Siena Elementary ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 12^th among 33 ranked elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.09. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Siena Elementary is 18.5. 20 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Siena Elementary employs 32.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Siena Elementary is $6,578. 23 elementary schools in the Joint School District No. 2 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Siena Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Siena Elementary 39^th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Siena Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Joint School District No. 2:

SchoolDigger ranks Joint School District No. 2 10^th of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Siena Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Siena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile
2009	75.57	56^th	349	84.0%
2010	72.62	67^th	356	81.2%
2011	63.39	124^th	359	65.5%
2012	75.87	51^st	354	85.6%
2013	75.26	53^rd	357	85.2%
2015	73.09	59^th	226	73.9%
2016	75.74	54^th	240	77.5%
2017	79.95	44^th	292	84.9%
2018	89.85	15^th	254	94.1%
2019	84.30	20^th	171	88.3%
2021	87.81	15^th	166	91.0%
2022	90.12	14^th	188	92.6%
2023	93.31	14^th	252	94.4%
2024	87.09	39^th	301	87.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Siena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	86.14	11^th	121	90.9%
2021	95.94	2^nd	19	89.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Siena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	88.89	7^th	121	94.2%
2021	87.11	2^nd	19	89.5%

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Rank History for White students at Siena Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	94.24	1^st	37	97.3%
2024	87.68	22^nd	135	83.7%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, September 30, 2012

My daughter attended this school for three years and I can say that was a great experience. I can't recall any negative points - all the teachers my kid had throughout her three years in this school were dedicated professionals. Great thing is they also know where and how to apply discipline. It is a good atmosphere there. Kids love it - you can see it and feel it: just look at their faces.. Parents (that I am familiar with)also love this school.
My youngest son is now in the kindergarten and once he came home from school and called Miss Trimmel his "mother". That says a lot about a teacher.
And look at the stats - the numbers don't lie.
Keep up good work! Five stars! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Siena Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	547	7	17	10	4	n/a	n/a	585
2010	565	9	17	32	2	n/a	n/a	625
2011	643	10	18	34	2	0	17	724
2012	657	8	22	24	0	1	21	733
2013	658	7	21	33	2	1	21	743
2014	693	3	16	38	2	4	22	778
2015	709	1	15	47	7	2	29	810
2016	692	3	12	52	6	2	32	799
2017	513	2	15	52	8	2	25	617
2018	510	4	19	42	2	2	30	609
2019	498	3	14	48	3	2	24	592
2020	561	5	25	48	4	2	23	668
2021	453	4	17	53	4	0	30	561
2022	533	7	25	57	0	2	32	656
2023	526	7	23	63	0	2	34	655
2024	487	5	17	61	2	3	30	605

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Siena Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	585	28.2	20.7	11.3
2010	625	30.2	20.6	14.2
2011	724	36.8	19.6	16
2012	733	33.5	21.8	19.6
2013	743	33.1	22.4	19
2014	778	31.5	24.6	14.7
2015	810	32.0	25.3	15.9
2016	799	37.0	21.5	11.1
2017	617	29.2	21.0	10.5
2018	609	29.0	21.0	9.9
2019	592	27.5	21.5	12.7
2020	668	30.2	22.1	11.4
2021	561	29.2	19.2	11.8
2022	656	30.1	21.7	5.5
2023	655	33.3	19.6	14.4
2024	605	32.6	18.5	14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Siena Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	585	28.2	20.7	11.3
2010	625	30.2	20.6	14.2
2011	724	36.8	19.6	16
2012	733	33.5	21.8	19.6
2013	743	33.1	22.4	19
2014	778	31.5	24.6	14.7
2015	810	32.0	25.3	15.9
2016	799	37.0	21.5	11.1
2017	617	29.2	21.0	10.5
2018	609	29.0	21.0	9.9
2019	592	27.5	21.5	12.7
2020	668	30.2	22.1	11.4
2021	561	29.2	19.2	11.8
2022	656	30.1	21.7	5.5
2023	655	33.3	19.6	14.4
2024	605	32.6	18.5	14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Siena Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (9.3%)	$5,969 (90.7%)	$6,578

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Siena Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 171 Elementary schools	Ranks 14^th of 252 Elementary schools	6.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Siena Elementary)	70.8	69.1	1.7%
3rd Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	67.3	67.2	0.1%
3rd Grade Math (Idaho)	53	49.4	3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Siena Elementary)	60.3	64.5	4.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	62.3	60.6	1.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	50.5	45.2	5.3%
4th Grade Math (Siena Elementary)	68.9	71.9	3%
4th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	61.7	68	6.3%
4th Grade Math (Idaho)	49.9	47.2	2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Siena Elementary)	70.1	71.9	1.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	63	65.3	2.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	52	48.4	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Siena Elementary)	70.7	79.4	8.7%
5th Grade Math (Joint School District No. 2)	60	63.6	3.6%
5th Grade Math (Idaho)	44.9	41.5	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Siena Elementary)	78.9	82	3.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	69.3	69.7	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	56.9	51.7	5.2%
All Grades Math (Siena Elementary)	70.1	73.8	3.7%
All Grades Math (Joint School District No. 2)	58.9	57.7	1.2%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Siena Elementary)	80.7	70	10.7%
All Grades Science (Joint School District No. 2)	73.3	57.5	15.8%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Siena Elementary)	69.9	73.3	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Joint School District No. 2)	68	68.7	0.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	592	655	10.6%
African American	3	7	133.3%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	14	23	64.3%
Hispanic	48	63	31.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	498	526	5.6%
Two or More Races	24	34	41.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	12.7%	14.4%	1.7%

Schools Near Siena Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)						ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Siena Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2870 East Rome Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4370	605	33	18.5	14.9%	487 (80.5%)	5 (0.8%)	61 (10.1%)	17 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.5%)	30 (5.0%)	87.1	39^th of 301 public elementary schools	87.0%		93.3	14^th of 252 public elementary schools	94.4%	25	64.5	67.5	74.4			69.1	71.7	66.7	64.1	79.5			70.5	$6,578	$609	$5,969
Village Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	3006 East Goldstone Drive	Meridian	83642	Ada County	The Village Charter School Inc.	Yes	No	No	Yes	(208) 336-2000	70	9	8.2		47 (67.1%)	1 (1.4%)	14 (20.0%)	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)	1 (1.4%)								(n/a)						28.0							48.0	$5,271	$562	$4,710
Hillsdale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5225 South Howry Lane	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4432	745	35	21.4	8.9%	618 (83.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.8%)	22 (3.0%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	49 (6.6%)	90.9	26^th of 301 public elementary schools	91.4%		92.7	18^th of 252 public elementary schools	92.9%	8	66.4	78.0	75.6			73.4	68.7	66.6	77.1	78.6			74.1	$6,115	$609	$5,506
Mary McPherson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1050 East Amity Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4300	485	26	18.9	23.3%	373 (76.9%)	7 (1.4%)	59 (12.2%)	18 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.8%)	76.3	70^th of 301 public elementary schools	76.7%		82.1	43^rd of 252 public elementary schools	82.9%	27	50.7	62.6	62.7			58.7	62.7	58.2	64.6	72.6			65.5	$6,373	$609	$5,763
Pepper Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2252 South Sumpter Way	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 855-4130	506	28	18.4	27.5%	360 (71.1%)	7 (1.4%)	78 (15.4%)	21 (4.2%)	4 (0.8%)	3 (0.6%)	33 (6.5%)	81.1	57^th of 301 public elementary schools	81.1%		79.4	53^rd of 252 public elementary schools	79.0%	4	67.0	69.5	53.9			62.8	51.7	71.8	60.6	75.0			69.6	$6,440	$609	$5,831
Gem Prep: Meridian South	Public, Charter	K-8	1925 Lake Hazel Road	Meridian	83642	Ada County	Gem Prep: Meridian South LLC	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	437	19	23.4		344 (78.7%)	3 (0.7%)	59 (13.5%)	10 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.6%)	76.4	69^th of 301 public elementary schools	77.1%					(n/a)	79.2		45.8	55.7	57.4	57.1	45.5	64.6	62.3		75.0	78.3	66.5
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	12311 West Braddock Drive	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 321-2150	649	35	18.5	20.0%	516 (79.5%)	4 (0.6%)	68 (10.5%)	13 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (6.9%)	89.1	32^nd of 301 public elementary schools	89.4%		91.6	22^nd of 252 public elementary schools	91.3%	10	75.9	77.2	62.5			72.4	60.4	74.1	75.2	68.7			72.9	$6,780	$609	$6,171
Lake Hazel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11711 Lake Hazel Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	No	No	No	(208) 350-4075	348	25	14.0	29.6%	262 (75.3%)	8 (2.3%)	48 (13.8%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	22 (6.3%)	85.1	43^rd of 301 public elementary schools	85.7%		81.8	44^th of 252 public elementary schools	82.5%	1	68.3	69.3	63.8			67.0	55.1	68.3	73.7	69.5			70.6	$6,928	$609	$6,319
Amity Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10000 West Amity Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Boise Independent District	No	No	No	No	(208) 854-4220	384	23	17.0	31.3%	297 (77.3%)	7 (1.8%)	41 (10.7%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	22 (5.7%)	52.5	138^th of 301 public elementary schools	54.2%		48.8	130^th of 252 public elementary schools	48.4%	8		52.0		54.5		49.5	34.3		48.0		58.2		49.1	$9,090	$908	$8,181
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	K-5	7075 South Five Mile Road	Boise	83709	Ada County	Joint School District No. 2	No	Yes	No	No	(208) 855-4364	460	24	19.1	22.0%	380 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (8.0%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	31 (6.7%)	80.5	59^th of 301 public elementary schools	80.4%		84.1	37^th of 252 public elementary schools	85.3%	22	71.2	67.9	57.5			65.6		67.1	59.2	68.5			64.8	$6,743	$609	$6,134

Frequently Asked Questions about Siena Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Siena Elementary?

Students at Siena Elementary are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Siena Elementary attend?

Students who attend Siena Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Victory Middle School
High : Mountain View High School

What district is Siena Elementary in?

Joint School District No. 2

How many students attend Siena Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 605 students attended Siena Elementary.

Is Siena Elementary a good school?

Siena Elementary ranks 39^th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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