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Snake River School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,730 students in Snake River School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Snake River School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
9 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
3,730 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
154 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Snake River 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#108 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.3%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.44
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
84%
72%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,757 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,055 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$3,754 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$3,545 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,757
$11,927
Spending / Student
$6,055
$11,263
Best Snake River School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 S 700 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5102
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5102
Gr: 2-3 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Snake River Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1060 W 110 S
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5171
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-5171
Gr: 5-6 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1152 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-4451
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-4451
Gr: 4 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Snake River Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Snake River High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
922 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
185 N 750 W
Moreland, ID 83256
(208) 684-5115
Moreland, ID 83256
(208) 684-5115
Gr: PK-1 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Snake River School District?
Snake River School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,730 students.
What is the rank of Snake River School District?
Snake River School District is ranked #108 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Snake River School District?
84% of Snake River School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Snake River School District?
Snake River School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Snake River School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,055 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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