For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 492 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 18% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
4 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
492 Students
315,352 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
17,457 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Wilder 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 70-79% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#164 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.42
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,434 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,465 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
347 Students
59,991 Students
% Hispanic Students
71%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
3,451 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
137 Students
233,841 Students
% White Students
28%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
10,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
34
22,216
# Students in 1st Grade:
34
22,948
# Students in 2nd Grade:
27
23,229
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
23,475
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
24,462
# Students in 7th Grade:
35
24,957
# Students in 8th Grade:
40
25,736
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
25,805
# Students in 10th Grade:
42
24,724
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
24,086
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
22,769
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,659 is higher than the state median of $10,196. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,659 is higher than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,659
$10,196
Spending / Student
$11,659
$9,374
Best Wilder School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 A Avenue East
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Wilder Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 482-6228
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: n/an/a
419 Huff Road
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 332-6800
Wilder, ID 83676
(208) 332-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wilder School District?
Wilder School District manages 4 public schools serving 492 students.
What is the rank of Wilder School District?
Wilder School District is ranked #161 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 Wilder School District?
71% of Wilder School District students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wilder School District?
Wilder School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, 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 $11,659 is higher than the state median of $9,374. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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