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Emmett Independent 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 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,472 students in Emmett Independent 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 Emmett Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
9 Schools
800 Schools
# Students
2,472 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
17,502 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Emmett Independent School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 73% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#131 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Graduation Rate
73%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.3%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
17%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
79%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,306 is higher than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,589 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,306
$10,194
Spending / Student
$9,589
$9,371
Best Emmett Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Montour Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6600 Sweet-ola Highway
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378
Sweet, ID 83670
(208) 584-3378
Gr: K-5 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Emmett High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Kenneth J Carberry Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1950 East 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Shadow Butte Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3900 West Idaho Boulevard
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0877
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Ola Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11475 Ola School Road
Ola, ID 83657
(208) 584-3589
Ola, ID 83657
(208) 584-3589
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Emmett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
400 East Pine Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-4961
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Emmett Independent School District?
Emmett Independent School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,472 students.
What is the rank of Emmett Independent School District?
Emmett Independent School District is ranked #137 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Emmett Independent School District?
79% of Emmett Independent School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Emmett Independent School District?
Emmett Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Emmett Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,589 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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