The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in English language arts. The lowest is 38% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Park Intermediate School
Park Intermediate School serves fourth and fifth graders in Weiser, Idaho, as part of the Weiser School District. It is a regular public school with modest enrollment for a two-grade intermediate building. About half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the working agricultural character of the surrounding community.
Weiser is the county seat of Washington County, sitting at the confluence of the Weiser and Snake Rivers where Idaho meets Oregon. The town supports farm, orchard, and livestock industries, and its historic downtown along Idaho Street preserves buildings from the turn of the last century and the decades that followed. US Route 95 runs through the city, connecting it northward toward British Columbia and westward into Oregon. Weiser is publicly known as the "Fiddling Capital of the World," hosting the National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest each June, an event that brings the town its largest influx of visitors and street activity. The semi-arid climate means cold winters and hot, dry summers, which shapes how the community uses outdoor space.
The student body at Park Intermediate is predominantly white, with a substantial Hispanic portion. Data on English learner identification and special education enrollment was not available, so those population details are left out here. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to report.
State assessment results from the Idaho ISAT for the current school year show that fewer than half of tested students reached proficiency in math, English language arts, or science across both grades. Fourth grade math and ELA proficiency were in the same moderate range, as were fifth grade results. Fifth grade science proficiency sat at a similar level. These results give a picture of a school where a meaningful share of students are meeting state benchmarks but where a larger group is still working toward that standard. A parent may want to look into how the school supports students below proficiency and what intervention or tutoring structures are in place.
Trend data was limited. Only one year of results was available, and the data did not allow for a reliable year-over-year comparison. Average scale scores and participation rates were also not reported in the available data, so those pieces of the academic picture are missing.
Information on discipline, course access, staffing levels, attendance patterns, and Title I status was not available. Programs or enrichment offerings were not included in the provided data. The district brief noted that recent searches for parent-relevant district changes, such as curriculum shifts, property tax measures, or facility decisions, turned up little of lasting impact.
The housing market around Park Intermediate is relatively affordable compared with Idaho as a whole. Typical home values in the school's zip code sit well below the state benchmark and close to the national figure. Renting costs less per month than carrying a mortgage at current rates. For families considering a move to the area, housing costs are likely to be less of a barrier here than in many other parts of Idaho.
Weiser's economy is rooted in agriculture, with public-sector employers like the school district and county government also playing a role. Idaho Power built hydroelectric dams on the Snake River mid-century, which shaped the region's industrial history. The town's growth has been modest, consistent with what is typical of small Idaho county seats, and no major new housing developments or construction projects surfaced in the available research.
Park Intermediate serves as a transitional school for children moving from the early elementary years at Pioneer Elementary into the upper grades at Weiser Middle School. Its two-grade structure means students spend a short time here. Families considering the school would benefit from asking about how the staff supports that transition, what the daily schedule looks like, and how the school communicates with parents during a relatively brief but academically formative stretch of a child's education.
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