Top Rankings
Wilder 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 4 public schools serving 610 students in Wilder School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Wilder School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% 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
4 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
610 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wilder 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 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#163 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)45.7%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
56%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
41%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,295 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,095 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 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
$14,295
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,095
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Wilder School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilder High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6229
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6229
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
210 A Avenue East
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Wilder Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
16231 North Brinson Street Sui
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 337-7400
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 337-7400
Gr: K-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilder School District?
Wilder School District manages 4 public schools serving 610 students.
What is the rank of Wilder School District?
Wilder School District is ranked #161 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 Wilder School District?
56% of Wilder School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilder School District?
Wilder School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Wilder School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,095 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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