Top Rankings
Wendell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,104 students in Wendell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Wendell School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
1,104 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wendell 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 72% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#155 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Graduation Rate
72%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.7%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
60%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
38%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,880 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,712 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$11,880
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$10,712
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wendell School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wendell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Gr: PK-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wendell School District?
Wendell School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,104 students.
What is the rank of Wendell School District?
Wendell School District is ranked #153 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wendell School District?
60% of Wendell School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wendell School District?
Wendell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Wendell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,712 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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