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Kamiah Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 380 students in Kamiah Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 27% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
380 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
17,458 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 170 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
#143 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
13%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
65%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,474 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,858 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,474
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,858
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Kamiah Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kamiah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Kamiah Senior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 Ninth Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4067
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4067
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Kamiah Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
809 9th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4012
Gr: PK-3 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kamiah Joint School District?
Kamiah Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 380 students.
What is the rank of Kamiah Joint School District?
Kamiah Joint School District is ranked #146 out of 170 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kamiah Joint School District?
65% of Kamiah Joint School District students are White, 13% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% 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 $15,858 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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