Top Rankings
American Falls Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,589 students in American Falls Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in American Falls Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
5 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
1,589 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
American Falls Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 168 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
54%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.42
# American Indian Students
40 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
809 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
729 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
46%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
117
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
112
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
117
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
119
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
130
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
116
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
128
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
128
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
106
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,948 is higher than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,322 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,948
$10,188
Spending / Student
$11,322
$9,366
Best American Falls Joint School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
Grades: PK-2
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
Grades: 3-5
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
American Falls High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
Grades: 9-12
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Grades: 6-8
| 369 students
Rank: #55.
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,589 students.
What is the rank of American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District is ranked #147 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in American Falls Joint School District?
51% of American Falls Joint School District students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is American Falls Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,322 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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