For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 622 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 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
4 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
622 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
17,458 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 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 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#123 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)7%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
24%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
75%
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 $13,034 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,674 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$8 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,034
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,674
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Jefferson School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Gr: K-4 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Terreton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Jefferson School District?
West Jefferson School District manages 4 public schools serving 622 students.
What is the rank of West Jefferson School District?
West Jefferson School District is ranked #120 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 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 $12,674 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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