St Maries Joint School District

720 Main Avenue
St Maries, ID 83861-1849
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 920 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 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
5 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
920 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St Maries 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 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#111 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
32%
42%
52%
55%
35-39%
41%
80-84%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
88%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,630 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,084 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,630
$10,185
Spending / Student
$11,084
$9,364

Best St Maries Joint School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Maries High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
424 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
St. Maries Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1315 Jefferson Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-3495
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #33.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1405 Main Avenue
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2025
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Upriver Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Fern Street
Fernwood, ID 83830
(208) 245-3650
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Maries Community Education Alternative
Alternative School
422 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St Maries Joint School District?
St Maries Joint School District manages 5 public schools serving 920 students.
What is the rank of St Maries Joint School District?
St Maries Joint School District is ranked #110 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.
What is the racial composition of students in St Maries Joint School District?
88% of St Maries Joint School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St Maries Joint School District?
St Maries Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $11,084 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 80-84% (Top 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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