Top Rankings
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 10%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 879 students in Soda Springs Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Soda Springs Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
781 Schools
# Students
879 Students
301,364 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
16,928 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Soda Springs Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#52 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
54%

Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.42
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,432 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,170 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
57,516 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
19%
# Black Students
3 Students
3,243 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
798 Students
224,542 Students
% White Students
91%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
921 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
9,196 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
3,177
# Students in K Grade:
52
20,590
# Students in 1st Grade:
66
21,532
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
21,943
# Students in 3rd Grade:
62
21,871
# Students in 4th Grade:
71
22,499
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
22,737
# Students in 6th Grade:
64
23,611
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
24,627
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
24,554
# Students in 9th Grade:
68
24,220
# Students in 10th Grade:
68
24,515
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
23,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
80
22,482
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,193 is higher than the state median of $10,942. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,858 is less than the state median of $10,105. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$5 MM

Spending
$9 MM
$5 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,193
$10,942

Spending / Student
$9,858
$10,105

Best Soda Springs Joint School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soda Springs High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%
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
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Grades: PK-4
| 348 students
Rank: #33.
Tigert Middle School
Math: 44% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Grades: 5-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 879 students.
What is the rank of Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District is ranked #52 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Soda Springs Joint School District?
91% of Soda Springs Joint School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to 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 $9,858 is less than the state median of $10,105. The school district spending/student has declined by 23% over four school years.
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