Top Rankings
Basin School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 students in Basin School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Basin School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
791 Schools
# Students
366 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Basin School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 168 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 169 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.42
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
341 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
93%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
31
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
19
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
31
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
26
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
22
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,978 is higher than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,019 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,978
$10,188
Spending / Student
$12,019
$9,366
Best Basin School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 North Elk Creek Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-6631
Grades: PK-6
| 201 students
Rank: #22.
Idaho City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 Centerville Road
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Idaho City, ID 83631
(208) 392-4183
Grades: 7-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Basin School District?
Basin School District manages 2 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the rank of Basin School District?
Basin School District is ranked #79 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Basin School District?
93% of Basin School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Basin School District?
Basin School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Basin School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,019 is higher than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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