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.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
54%
Graduation Rate
75%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
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.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,616
$10,188
Spending / Student
$9,318
$9,366
Best Jerome Joint School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Grades: PK-3
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Jerome Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 2-5
| 626 students
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Fillmore Street
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Grades: K-3
| 587 students
Rank: #66.
Jerome High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 North Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,189 students
Rank: #77.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
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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