Top Rankings
Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 551 students in Valley 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 Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
551 Students
315,352 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
17,457 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Valley 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 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.42
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,434 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,465 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
256 Students
59,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
3,451 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
292 Students
233,841 Students
% White Students
53%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
10,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
39
22,216
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
22,948
# Students in 2nd Grade:
32
23,229
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
23,475
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
35
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
24,462
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
24,957
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
25,736
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
25,805
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
24,724
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
24,086
# Students in 12th Grade:
41
22,769
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,829 is higher than the state median of $10,196. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,862 is higher than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,829
$10,196
Spending / Student
$10,862
$9,374
Best Valley School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 531 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley School District?
Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 551 students.
What is the rank of Valley School District?
Valley School District is ranked #119 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley School District?
53% of Valley School District students are White, and 47% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley School District?
Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,862 is higher than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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