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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 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,244 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 41% 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
1,244 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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.
Overall District Rank
#81 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.42
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
475 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
19%
# Black Students
6 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
737 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
59%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
80
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
95
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
113
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
116
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,936 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,235 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,936
$10,125
Spending / Student
$10,235
$9,308
Best Gooding Joint School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gooding High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Rank: #22.
Gooding Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Grades: 6-8
| 323 students
Rank: #33.
Gooding Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gooding Alternative Learing Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gooding Joint School District?
Gooding Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,244 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?
59% of Gooding Joint School District students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Gooding Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,235 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
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