Top Rankings
Minidoka County 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 11 public schools serving 4,405 students in Minidoka County 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 Minidoka County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% 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
11 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
4,405 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Minidoka County 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 82% has increased from 73% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#152 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.42
# American Indian Students
25 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
7 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,998 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
19%
# Black Students
13 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,327 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
53%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
64
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
317
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
324
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
292
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
341
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
341
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
307
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
361
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
356
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
360
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
340
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
326
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
298
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,005 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,980 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,005
$10,125
Spending / Student
$8,980
$9,308
Best Minidoka County Joint School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Rank: #22.
Minico Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
292 W 100 S
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,211 students
Rank: #33.
Acequia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
West Minico Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 S 600 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Grades: 6-8
| 529 students
Rank: #55.
Rupert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Grades: PK-5
| 633 students
Rank: #66.
East Minico Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1805 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #77.
Heyburn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 523 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Harrison High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1431 17th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
718 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Grades: 3-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Minidoka Junior High Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,405 students.
What is the rank of Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District is ranked #151 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 Minidoka County Joint School District?
53% of Minidoka County Joint School District students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Minidoka County Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,980 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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