Top Rankings
Kamiah Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 387 students in Kamiah Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Kamiah Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
387 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kamiah Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 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 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#140 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)85%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.43
% American Indian
12%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
68%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,315 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,842 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,315
$10,185
Spending / Student
$14,842
$9,364
Best Kamiah Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kamiah Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 9th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Grades: PK-3
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Kamiah Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Grades: 4-8
| 140 students
Rank: #33.
Kamiah Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 Ninth Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4067
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4067
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kamiah Joint School District?
Kamiah Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 387 students.
What is the rank of Kamiah Joint School District?
Kamiah Joint School District is ranked #133 out of 172 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kamiah Joint School District?
68% of Kamiah Joint School District students are White, 12% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kamiah Joint School District?
Kamiah Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Kamiah Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,842 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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