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Soda Springs Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 843 students in Soda Springs Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Soda Springs Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
4 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
843 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Soda Springs 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 87% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2002–2022. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
90%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,871 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,200 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% 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
$14,871
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,200
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Soda Springs Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soda Springs High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 East 1st North Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Gr: PK-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Tigert Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Prep School
Alternative School
300 East 1st North
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Gr: 6-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 843 students.
What is the rank of Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District is ranked #88 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Soda Springs Joint School District?
90% of Soda Springs Joint School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Soda Springs Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,200 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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