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Jefferson County 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 12 public schools serving 6,399 students in Jefferson County Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Jefferson County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
12 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
6,399 Students
315,352 Students
# Teachers
311 Teachers
17,457 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Jefferson County Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.42
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,434 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
3,465 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
690 Students
59,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
19%
# Black Students
16 Students
3,451 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
5,501 Students
233,841 Students
% White Students
86%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
10,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
396
22,216
# Students in 1st Grade:
457
22,948
# Students in 2nd Grade:
433
23,229
# Students in 3rd Grade:
478
23,475
# Students in 4th Grade:
488
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
474
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
495
24,462
# Students in 7th Grade:
543
24,957
# Students in 8th Grade:
537
25,736
# Students in 9th Grade:
539
25,805
# Students in 10th Grade:
529
24,724
# Students in 11th Grade:
494
24,086
# Students in 12th Grade:
447
22,769
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,447 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,196. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,450 is less than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,447
$10,196
Spending / Student
$7,450
$9,374
Best Jefferson County Joint School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rigby High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 9-12
| 1,932 students
Rank: #22.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #33.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 703 students
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-5
| 658 students
Rank: #88.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #99.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1010.
Rigby Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: PK
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson County Joint School District?
Jefferson County Joint School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,399 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County Joint School District?
Jefferson County Joint School District is ranked #53 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Jefferson County Joint School District?
86% of Jefferson County Joint School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County Joint School District?
Jefferson County Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Jefferson County Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,450 is less than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has declined by 32% over four school years.
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