For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 616 students in West Jefferson School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in West Jefferson School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
4 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
616 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Jefferson 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#125 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
24%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
75%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,703 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 $10,683 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,703
$10,185
Spending / Student
$10,683
$9,364
Best West Jefferson School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Hamer Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E 2100 N
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Grades: K-4
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: 7-8
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Terreton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Jefferson School District?
West Jefferson School District manages 4 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of West Jefferson School District?
West Jefferson School District is ranked #127 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 West Jefferson School District?
75% of West Jefferson School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Jefferson School District?
West Jefferson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is West Jefferson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,683 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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