Top Rankings
Plummer-Worley Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 333 students in Plummer-Worley 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 Plummer-Worley Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% 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
333 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plummer-Worley 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 50% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Graduation Rate
50%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)50.4%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.44
% American Indian
51%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
20%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,342 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,402 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$3,754 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$3,545 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,342
$11,927
Spending / Student
$23,402
$11,263
Best Plummer-Worley Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Gr: PK-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
Plummer-Worley Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 333 students.
What is the rank of Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
Plummer-Worley Joint School District is ranked #169 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
51% of Plummer-Worley Joint School District students are American Indian, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
Plummer-Worley Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Plummer-Worley Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,402 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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