For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,003 students in Parma School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Parma School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
1,003 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Parma School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.6%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
31%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
67%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,337 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,805 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,337
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,805
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Parma School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parma Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Gr: 5-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Maxine Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
607 East Mcconnell Street
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Parma High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
137 Panther Way
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Parma, ID 83660
(208) 722-5115
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parma School District?
Parma School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,003 students.
What is the rank of Parma School District?
Parma School District is ranked #63 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Parma School District?
67% of Parma School District students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parma School District?
Parma School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Parma School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,805 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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