The reported proficiency rate for Math is 56%.
Original Research by School Decision on Hibbard Elementary School
Hibbard Elementary is a regular public school in Rexburg, Idaho, serving kindergarten through fourth grade as part of Madison School District. Because the building covers only the early elementary years, state testing applies solely to third and fourth graders. Kindergarten through second grade do not take the ISAT, so no proficiency results exist for those grades. The school has no graduation rate, no advanced coursework, and no career pathway data, all of which follows from its grade band rather than from any omission.
In math, the picture is middling but trending upward between grades. Third graders met proficiency at a rate just above half, and fourth graders improved on that, with roughly three in five reaching the proficient mark. English language arts results for both tested grades were suppressed in state reporting, a practice commonly used when subgroup sizes are small enough that publishing a precise figure could identify individual students. The state instead published wide proficiency ranges, so a parent seeking a clear ELA reading would need to ask the school directly. Average scale scores were not reported for any tested grade.
The student body is moderate in size for a K-through-four building and is predominantly white, with a smaller Hispanic presence and very small numbers from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on individualized education programs and English learner services was not available in the provided sources, so families needing specifics on those supports should inquire with the school directly.
Rexburg itself is a university town shaped by Brigham Young University-Idaho, whose campus is woven into the city rather than set apart on a separate tract. The city also functions as an agricultural center on the Snake River plain, with grain and dairy production defining the surrounding economy. The LDS Church is a strong institutional and cultural presence, and Rexburg's median age is unusually young, reflecting the university population. The city has grown substantially since the late twentieth century, when Ricks College became the four-year BYU-Idaho campus, and publicly reported growth estimates indicate continued steady expansion.
For families weighing housing near Hibbard, typical home values sit below the Idaho state benchmark but above the national figure. Renting is considerably less expensive than carrying a mortgage at current rates, and rents relative to local income remain affordable by national standards. The broader mortgage environment carries elevated rates, while the local unemployment rate is low and stable.
Madison School District recently sought renewal of an operational levy that funds safety and technology upgrades, bus purchases, curriculum materials, and staff salaries and benefits. The district has levied at this level for several years, and its renewal carries consequences both for the property tax burden and for the programming families see in schools like Hibbard.
Rexburg offers proximity to outdoor destinations, with Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks within reach, along with the St. Anthony Sand Dunes and Craters of the Moon National Monument. The city hosts the Idaho International Dance and Music Festival each summer and the Teton Dam Marathon in June. The Rexburg Tabernacle houses a museum dedicated to the Teton Dam flood and local history.
What the available data does not cover is staffing ratios, discipline records, course access, attendance rates, and Title I status. The state also did not report average scale scores for Hibbard's tested grades. A family evaluating this school would benefit from a direct conversation with building leadership about classroom culture, intervention and enrichment offerings, and how the school serves students who need additional support beyond grade-level instruction.
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