Top Rankings
West Side Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 798 students in West Side Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in West Side Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
798 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Side Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#21 out of 172 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
80%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.3%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2006–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,291 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,492 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 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
$13,291
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$10,492
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Side Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Side Senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
775 North West Side Highway
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Harold B Lee Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Side Joint School District?
West Side Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 798 students.
What is the rank of West Side Joint School District?
West Side Joint School District is ranked #26 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Side Joint School District?
92% of West Side Joint School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Side Joint School District?
West Side Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is West Side Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,492 is less than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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