Gooding Joint School District

1050 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330-1276
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Gooding Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,184 students in Gooding Joint 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 Gooding Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
4 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
1,184 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Gooding Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 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 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#81 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Gooding Joint   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gooding Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gooding Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
41%
75-79%
80%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Gooding Joint   School District and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.43
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
491 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
20%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
663 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
56%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
23
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
70
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
82
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
73
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
88
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
108
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
119
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
88
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,491 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,753 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Gooding Joint   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart displays total spending of Gooding Joint   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,491
$10,185
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Gooding Joint   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,753
$9,364
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Gooding Joint   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Gooding Joint School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gooding High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Gooding Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gooding Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Gooding Joint School District?
Gooding Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,184 students.
What is the rank of Gooding Joint School District?
Gooding Joint School District is ranked #79 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 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 Gooding Joint School District?
56% of Gooding Joint School District students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gooding Joint School District?
Gooding Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Gooding Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,753 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,184 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 75-79% (Btm 50% in ID)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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