Preston Joint School District

120 East 2nd South Street
Preston, ID 83263-1527
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Preston Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,456 students in Preston Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Preston Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
6 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
2,456 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

District Rank

Preston 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 80-84% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ID)
#91 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Preston Joint   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Preston Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Preston Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80-84%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Preston Joint   School District and public school graduation rate of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.23
0.42
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
237 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,139 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
87%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
21
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
161
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
168
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,111 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart display total revenue of Preston Joint   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$20 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart display total spending of Preston Joint   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$8,466
$10,188
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Preston Joint   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$8,111
$9,366
This chart display average spending per public school student in Preston Joint   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Preston Joint School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
525 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Grades: 3-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Preston High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
151 East 2nd South
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #44.
Preston Jr High School
Math: 34% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Grades: PK-2
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Idaho Professional Technical School
Vocational School
Charter School
25 East 50 South Suite A
Malad City, ID 83252
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,456 students.
What is the rank of Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District is ranked #86 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Preston Joint School District?
87% of Preston Joint School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Preston Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,111 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,456 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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