Whittier Elementary School
Boise, ID · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Whittier Elementary School is a middle school located in Boise, Idaho. The school serves 572 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 37/100 (D), Whittier Elementary School performs below the state average for Idaho. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whittier Elementary School has a DataScore of 37/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Whittier Elementary School has 572 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.9:1.
Whittier Elementary School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -3.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Whittier Elementary School is part of the Boise Independent District in Boise, Idaho. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.