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Jerome Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,164 students in Jerome Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Jerome Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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
8 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
4,164 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Jerome 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 63% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
63%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.42
# American Indian Students
20 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
2,365 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
57%
19%
# Black Students
8 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,732 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
42%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
71
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
263
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
313
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
322
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
293
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
314
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
321
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
324
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
335
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
366
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
314
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
284
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,588 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,291 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,588
$10,125
Spending / Student
$9,291
$9,308
Best Jerome Joint School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 2-5
| 634 students
Rank: #33.
Jerome Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #44.
Jerome High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 North Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 9-12
| 1,215 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
934 10th Avenue East
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2015
Grades: PK-3
| 676 students
Rank: #66.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 North Fillmore Street
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8896
Grades: K-3
| 583 students
Rank: n/an/a
525 South Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 332-6800
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 332-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jerome Joint School District?
Jerome Joint School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,164 students.
What is the rank of Jerome Joint School District?
Jerome Joint School District is ranked #157 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome Joint School District?
57% of Jerome Joint 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 Jerome Joint School District?
Jerome Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Jerome Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,291 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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