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New Plymouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 898 students in New Plymouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in New Plymouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
898 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Plymouth School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#38 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.7%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.44
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
81%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,793 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,754 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$3,545 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,793
$11,927
Spending / Student
$12,738
$11,263
Best New Plymouth School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
New Plymouth High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Plymouth School District?
New Plymouth School District manages 3 public schools serving 898 students.
What is the rank of New Plymouth School District?
New Plymouth School District is ranked #41 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) 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 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Plymouth School District?
81% of New Plymouth School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Plymouth School District?
New Plymouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is New Plymouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,738 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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