Jerome Joint School District

125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338-1818
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Jerome 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 7 public schools serving 4,152 students in Jerome 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 Jerome Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% 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
7 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
4,152 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Jerome 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 75% has decreased from 76% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ID)
#156 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Jerome Joint   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
22%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jerome 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.
37%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jerome 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.
75%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Jerome 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
26 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,297 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
19%
# Black Students
11 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,772 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
43%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
45
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
298
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
313
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
277
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
314
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
310
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
316
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
327
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
328
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
356
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
333
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
353
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
313
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
269
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,616 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,318 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart display total revenue of Jerome 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
$39 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart display total spending of Jerome 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
$9,616
$10,188
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Jerome 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
$9,318
$9,366
This chart display average spending per public school student in Jerome 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 Jerome Joint School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Grades: PK-3
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Jerome Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 2-5
| 626 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 North Fillmore Street
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Grades: K-3
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Jerome High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 North Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: n/an/a
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jerome Joint School District?
Jerome Joint School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,152 students.
What is the rank of Jerome Joint School District?
Jerome Joint School District is ranked #157 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 Jerome Joint School District?
55% of Jerome Joint School District students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jerome Joint School District?
Jerome Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Jerome Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,318 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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