For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 882 students in St Maries Joint 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 St Maries Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
5 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
882 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St Maries 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 82% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#115 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,870 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 $14,316 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$15,870
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,316
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best St Maries Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Maries High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
424 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
St. Maries Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Gr: 6-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Upriver Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
75 Fern Street
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Gr: K-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Maries Community Education Alternative
Alternative School
422 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St Maries Joint School District?
St Maries Joint School District manages 5 public schools serving 882 students.
What is the rank of St Maries Joint School District?
St Maries Joint School District is ranked #110 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.
What is the racial composition of students in St Maries Joint School District?
87% of St Maries Joint School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Maries Joint School District?
St Maries Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is St Maries Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,316 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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