Joint School District No. 2

1303 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642-7991
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Joint School District No. 2 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 61 public schools serving 39,332 students in Joint School District No. 2. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Joint School District No. 2 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 54% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Joint School District No. 2 are Renaissance High School, Discovery Elementary School and Meridian Technical Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Joint School District No. 2 has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Idaho.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
61 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
39,332 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
2,087 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Joint School District No. 2, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 87% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ID)
#23 out of 169 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Joint School District No. 2, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joint School District No. 2 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.
67%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joint School District No. 2 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.
87%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Joint School District No. 2 and public school graduation rate of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.42
# American Indian Students
193 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
900 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
2%
1%
# Hispanic Students
4,517 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
19%
# Black Students
784 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
2%
1%
# White Students
30,936 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
79%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
152 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,850 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
367
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
2,421
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,561
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,669
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,684
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,789
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,986
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,922
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
3,104
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
3,298
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
3,566
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
3,441
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
3,312
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
3,212
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,350 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,235 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$368 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart display total revenue of Joint School District No. 2 and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$324 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart display total spending of Joint School District No. 2 and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,350
$10,188
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Joint School District No. 2 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
$8,235
$9,366
This chart display average spending per public school student in Joint School District No. 2 and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Joint School District No. 2 Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Renaissance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1307 East Central Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4380
Grades: 9-12
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2100 East Leigh Field Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Meridian Technical Charter High School
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3800 North Locust Grove Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 288-2928
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Galileo Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4735 West Saguaro Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4105
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #55.
Paramount Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
550 West Producer Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Pioneer School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13255 West Mcmillian Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #77.
Idaho Fine Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3467 West Flint Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 938-5410
Grades: 6-12
| 213 students
Rank: #88.
Eagle Elementary School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
475 North Eagle Road
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 855-4365
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #99.
Eagle Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
650 Ranch Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
Cecil D Andrus Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6100 Park Meadow Drive
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 939-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #1111.
Heritage Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4990 North Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4130
Grades: 6-8
| 1,041 students
Rank: #1212.
Barbara Morgan Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1825 Chateau Drive
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4430
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1313.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4600 West Gondola Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1414.
Siena Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2870 East Rome Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4370
Grades: PK-5
| 656 students
Rank: #1515.
Hunter Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2051 West Mcmillan Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4285
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1616.
Meridian Medical Arts Charter
Vocational School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1789 East Heritage Park Lane
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4075
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #1717.
Eagle Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 West Floating Feather
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-2216
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #1818.
Chief Joseph School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1100 East Chateau
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4200
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1919.
Hillsdale Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5225 South Howry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4432
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #2020.
Eagle High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
574 North Park Lane
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 939-2189
Grades: 9-12
| 1,771 students
Rank: #2121.
Victory Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
920 West Kodiak Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4443
Grades: 6-8
| 982 students
Rank: #2222.
Centennial High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12400 West Mcmillan Road
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4250
Grades: 9-12
| 1,946 students
Rank: #2323.
Sawtooth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3730 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 855-4200
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #2424.
Eliza Hart Spalding Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12311 West Braddock Drive
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 321-2150
Grades: PK-5
| 657 students
Rank: #2525.
Willow Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6195 North Long Lake Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4410
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #2626.
Chaparral Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1155 North Deer Creek Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4180
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #2727.
Christine Donnell School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7075 South Five Mile Road
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4355
Grades: PK-6
| 489 students
Rank: #2828.
Rocky Mountain High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5450 North Linder Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 350-4340
Grades: 9-12
| 1,978 students
Rank: #2929.
Mary Mcpherson Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1050 East Amity Road
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 855-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #3030.
Joplin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12081 West Demeyer Street
Boise, ID 83713
(208) 855-4345
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #3131.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4300 North Red Horse Way
Meridian, ID 83646
(208) 350-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #3232.
Seven Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1441 Sevenoaks Way
Eagle, ID 83616
(208) 350-4095
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #3333.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
700 North Star Road
Star, ID 83669
(208) 855-4110
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2252 South Sumpter Way
Boise, ID 83709
(208) 855-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 543 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Summerwind School Of Math And Science
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3675 North Jullion Way
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 375-0210
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Joint School District No. 2?
Joint School District No. 2 manages 61 public schools serving 39,332 students.
What is the rank of Joint School District No. 2?
Joint School District No. 2 is ranked #23 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joint School District No. 2?
79% of Joint School District No. 2 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joint School District No. 2?
Joint School District No. 2 has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Joint School District No. 2's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,235 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 61 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 39,332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in ID)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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