Top Rankings
Wendell School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,112 students in Wendell School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Wendell School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
3 Schools
793 Schools
# Students
1,112 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Wendell School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 173 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 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.42
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
634 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
467 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
42%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
67
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
90
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
96
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,903 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,165 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$11 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending (20-21)
$10 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$9,903
$10,188
Spending / Student (20-21)
$9,165
$9,366
Best Wendell School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wendell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #33.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Grades: 5-8
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wendell School District?
Wendell School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,112 students.
What is the rank of Wendell School District?
Wendell School District is ranked #150 out of 173 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Wendell School District?
57% of Wendell School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wendell School District?
Wendell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Wendell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,165 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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