Ustick Elementary School

Ustick Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
12435 W Ustick Rd,  Boise, ID
West Boise Neighborhood
West Ada School District
3.5
378 Students
B-
Niche Grade
Ustick Elementary School's commitment to children and the community is a shining example of the compassionate educational options parents have in Boise's West Valley neighborhood. The school has been a longtime staple in the community, providing inclusive education, art and athletics to students from various backgrounds. The school's campus offers several amenities, including a full cafeteria, modern classrooms, a library, a playground, assorted athletics areas and an expansive recreation field. Ustick Elementary's mascot, the wolf, inspires students to be compassionate and kind and achieve academically as they participate in morning meetings, physical education, recess club, music, dance and STEM-based building projects. The school also offers a comprehensive English language program and weekend food distribution for those in need. Parents are more than welcome to participate in the active parent-teacher organization that oversees several school spirit events and fundraisers.

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.4%

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
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Test Scores

Math
11.7%
State Average
20.3%
Science
7.2%
State Average
9.6%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
478:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
59.9%
Hispanic
21.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.6%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
3.6%
Native American
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 10 Reviews
1.0 parent
9/22/2022
If I could give a negative star review I would, but since I can't I am stuck leaving it as a one star. My son started kindergarten this year and we've had nothing but trouble with the school. He started being bullied and then because of that started to act out. He was not getting the support he need...
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1.0 parent
8/14/2018
I have spent the last 2 years volunteering and spending time with the teachers and kids. I was appalled when I saw how many kids in the 2nd grade struggled to read and do basic math and the teachers approach to handling it was to let them draw or play on the ipads. This happened on numerous occasion...
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5.0 parent
1/27/2018
The teacher and the staff are super helpful. You can tell they really care about the kids.
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5.0 parent
9/8/2017
All of the teachers and other staff go above and beyond for the students and families.
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