Minidoka County Joint School District

310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350-1610
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,464 students in Minidoka County 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 Minidoka County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% 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
12 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
4,464 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
252 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Minidoka County 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 70% has decreased from 74% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ID)
#151 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Minidoka County Joint   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minidoka County 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.
38%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minidoka County 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.
70%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Minidoka County Joint   School District and public school graduation rate of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.42
# American Indian Students
22 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,067 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
19%
# Black Students
14 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,316 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
52%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
60
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
324
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
341
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
343
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
317
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
349
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
364
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
363
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
399
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
349
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
349
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
330
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,873 in this school district is less 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 $8,862 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart display total revenue of Minidoka County 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
$40 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart display total spending of Minidoka County 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
$9,873
$10,188
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Minidoka County 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
$8,862
$9,366
This chart display average spending per public school student in Minidoka County 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 Minidoka County Joint School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Elementary School
Math: 32% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Acequia Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
East Minico Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1805 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: #44.
Minico Senior High School
Math: 25% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
292 W 100 S
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,146 students
Rank: #55.
Heyburn Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 30%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #66.
West Minico Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
155 S 600 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Rupert Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Grades: PK-5
| 673 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Harrison Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1431 17th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Grades: 6-12
| 189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arte I Rptcs (regional Professional Technical Charter School
Vocational School
Charter School
College Of Southern Idaho Ever
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 308-6512
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Artec Charter School
Vocational School
Charter School
292 W 100 S
Twin Falls, ID 83303
(208) 436-9928
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
718 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Grades: 3-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Center
Special Education School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,464 students.
What is the rank of Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District is ranked #149 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minidoka County Joint School District?
52% of Minidoka County Joint School District students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Minidoka County Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,862 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,464 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 70% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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