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 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 386 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 12% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
386 Students
315,352 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
17,457 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Plummer-Worley Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.42
# American Indian Students
177 Students
3,434 Students
% American Indian Students
46%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,465 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
59,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,451 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
101 Students
233,841 Students
% White Students
26%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
57 Students
10,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
34
22,216
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
22,948
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
23,229
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24
23,475
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
24,462
# Students in 7th Grade:
29
24,957
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
25,736
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
25,805
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
24,724
# Students in 11th Grade:
19
24,086
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
22,769
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,808 is higher than the state median of $10,196. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,091 is higher than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,808
$10,196
Spending / Student
$17,091
$9,374
Best Plummer-Worley Joint School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 7-8
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1651
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
Plummer-Worley Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 386 students.
What is the rank of Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
Plummer-Worley Joint School District is ranked #170 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
46% of Plummer-Worley Joint School District students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 13% 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 $17,091 is higher than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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