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St Marks Elementary School

7503 Northview Street, Boise, ID, 83704-0837 -

School Notes Overview:

The curriculum at St. Mark’s School is based upon the learning needs of its students and the academic standards as outlined for students by the state of Idaho. The emphasis is on providing quality programs that seek continuous improvement for each student. This is done within the context of the religious instruction and atmosphere that forms the foundation upon which all instruction takes place. The academic curriculum at these levels provides each learner with an increasing degree of competency and independence on the part of each student. Although continued emphasis on reading with appropriate speed and accuracy are present, reading for meaning and the acquisition of information are important objectives. The ability to use various literary devices and interpretation of literature are emphasized. Students experience a number of types of reading material. The development of writing, grammar, and presentation skills to provide students effective communication abilities is regularly practice. Mathematics skills that encourage excellent computational skills and the solving of problems in a creative matter are emphasized. The ability to think and communicate mathematically is also an important part of the curriculum. The development of effective study skills, note taking and test taking strategies for utilization at the junior high and high school level are also taught....

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School Overview:

	St Marks Elementary School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Ada County, ID
Student Body
Total Students	305 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(ID) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	11%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 33 students
	Grade 1 - 29 students
	Grade 2 - 40 students
	Grade 3 - 31 students
	Grade 4 - 54 students
	Grade 5 - 29 students
	Grade 6 - 32 students
	Grade 7 - 28 students
	Grade 8 - 29 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(ID) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:22	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

The curriculum at St. Mark’s School is based upon the learning needs of its students and the academic standards as outlined for students by the state of Idaho. The emphasis is on providing quality programs that seek continuous improvement for each student. This is done within the context of the religious instruction and atmosphere that forms the foundation upon which all instruction takes place. The academic curriculum at these levels provides each learner with an increasing degree of competency and independence on the part of each student. Although continued emphasis on reading with appropriate speed and accuracy are present, reading for meaning and the acquisition of information are important objectives. The ability to use various literary devices and interpretation of literature are emphasized. Students experience a number of types of reading material. The development of writing, grammar, and presentation skills to provide students effective communication abilities is regularly practice. Mathematics skills that encourage excellent computational skills and the solving of problems in a creative matter are emphasized. The ability to think and communicate mathematically is also an important part of the curriculum. The development of effective study skills, note taking and test taking strategies for utilization at the junior high and high school level are also taught.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (83704)	School Zip (83704)	(ID) State Average
Population (Approximate)	38,744 people	1,291,998 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	36%	23%
Population Average Age	34 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$42,659	$38,605
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	31 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	68% / 32%