Top Rankings
Horseshoe Bend School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 218 students in Horseshoe Bend School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Horseshoe Bend School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
218 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Horseshoe Bend 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#101 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
195 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
89%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
12
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
18
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
20
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
14
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
23
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,399 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,940 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,399
$10,185
Spending / Student
$14,940
$9,364
Best Horseshoe Bend School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Grades: PK-5
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horseshoe Bend School District?
Horseshoe Bend School District manages 2 public schools serving 218 students.
What is the rank of Horseshoe Bend School District?
Horseshoe Bend School District is ranked #103 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horseshoe Bend School District?
89% of Horseshoe Bend School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horseshoe Bend School District?
Horseshoe Bend School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Horseshoe Bend School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,940 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Year-Round Or Traditional Schedule?
Which is more appropriate for your child? A year-round attendance schedule or traditional schedule? We look at the pros and cons.
Why You Should Encourage Your Child to Join a Sports Team
Participating in team sports has a great many benefits for children, there is no doubt. In this article you will learn what those benefits are.
White Students are Now the Minority in U.S. Public Schools
Increasing birth rates among immigrant families from Asia and Central and South America, combined with lower birth rates among white families, means that for the first time in history, public school students in the United States are majority-minority. This shift in demographics poses difficulties for schools as they work to accommodate children of varying language abilities and socio-economic backgrounds.
