Payette Joint School District

20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661-2603
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Payette 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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,317 students in Payette Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Payette Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
6 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
1,317 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

District Rank

Payette Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 70-74% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (ID)
#158 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Payette Joint   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
24%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Payette Joint   School District 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.
34%
54%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Payette Joint   School District 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.
70-74%
79%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Payette Joint   School District and public school graduation rate of ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.42
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
449 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
19%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
816 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
62%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
5
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
103
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
100
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
114
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
94
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,973 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,459 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart display total revenue of Payette Joint   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$14 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart display total spending of Payette Joint   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,973
$10,188
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Payette Joint   School District 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
$10,459
$9,366
This chart display average spending per public school student in Payette Joint   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in ID by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Payette Joint School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccain Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Payette Primary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Grades: PK-3
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Payette High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Grades: 4-5
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
Presidio High School
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 8-12
| 14 students
Rank: n/an/a
Treasure Valley Tech (Tvt) - Idaho
Vocational School
20 North 12th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-9366
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,317 students.
What is the rank of Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District is ranked #155 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Payette Joint School District?
62% of Payette Joint School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Payette Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,459 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,317 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : 70-74% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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