For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,264 students in Buhl Joint 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 Buhl Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% 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
805 Schools
# Students
1,264 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Buhl Joint 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 80-84% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.42
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
448 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
19%
# Black Students
2 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
791 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
63%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
92
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
90
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
88
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
105
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
98
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
85
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
116
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,357 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,775 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,357
$10,125
Spending / Student
$9,775
$9,308
Best Buhl Joint School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakapa Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: #22.
Buhl High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Indian Territory
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8262
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Popplewell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 North 6th Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8225
Grades: PK-5
| 552 students
Rank: #44.
Buhl Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Sawtooth Boulevard
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Buhl Joint School District?
Buhl Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,264 students.
What is the rank of Buhl Joint School District?
Buhl Joint School District is ranked #145 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 Buhl Joint School District?
63% of Buhl Joint School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Buhl Joint School District?
Buhl Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Buhl Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,775 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
