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Glenns Ferry Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 361 students in Glenns Ferry 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 Glenns Ferry Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
361 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glenns Ferry Joint 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#138 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.2%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2003–2018. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
35%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
62%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,144 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,875 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,144
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,875
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Glenns Ferry Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenns Ferry High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glenns Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7435
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glenns Ferry Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7438
Gr: 6-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glenns Ferry Joint School District?
Glenns Ferry Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 361 students.
What is the rank of Glenns Ferry Joint School District?
Glenns Ferry Joint School District is ranked #139 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glenns Ferry Joint School District?
62% of Glenns Ferry Joint School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glenns Ferry Joint School District?
Glenns Ferry Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Glenns Ferry Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,875 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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