Top Rankings
Payette 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 6 public schools serving 1,317 students in Payette Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Payette Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
6 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
1,317 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Payette 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 70-74% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
54%
Graduation Rate
70-74%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.42
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
449 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
19%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
816 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
62%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
103
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,973 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 $10,459 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,973
$10,188
Spending / Student
$10,459
$9,366
Best Payette Joint School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Payette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Grades: 4-5
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
Presidio High School
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,317 students.
What is the rank of Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District is ranked #155 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 Payette Joint School District?
62% of Payette Joint School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Payette Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,459 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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