Top Rankings
Buhl 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 4 public schools serving 1,303 students in Buhl 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 Buhl Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% 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
4 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
1,303 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Buhl 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 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
54%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.42
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
480 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
19%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
800 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
62%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
10
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
90
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
91
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
94
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
100
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
108
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
124
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,047 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,483 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,047
$10,188
Spending / Student
$9,483
$9,366
Best Buhl Joint School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Popplewell Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 North 6th Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Buhl High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Territory
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Buhl Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Sawtooth Boulevard
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wakapa Academy
Alternative School
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buhl Joint School District?
Buhl Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,303 students.
What is the rank of Buhl Joint School District?
Buhl Joint School District is ranked #142 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 Buhl Joint School District?
62% of Buhl Joint School District students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buhl Joint School District?
Buhl Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Buhl Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,483 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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