Top Rankings
New Plymouth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 970 students in New Plymouth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in New Plymouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% 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
3 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
970 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
New Plymouth School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 173 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.43
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
796 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
82%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
55
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
78
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
57
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
82
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
83
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
86
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
73
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
64
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,229 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,337 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$3,215 MM

Spending
$9 MM
$2,956 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,229
$10,185

Spending / Student
$9,337
$9,364

Best New Plymouth School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Plymouth Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4400 Southwest 2nd Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5788
Grades: 6-8
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
New Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 South Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5333
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
New Plymouth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
207 Plymouth Avenue
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
New Plymouth, ID 83655
(208) 278-5311
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Plymouth School District?
New Plymouth School District manages 3 public schools serving 970 students.
What is the rank of New Plymouth School District?
New Plymouth School District is ranked #36 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Plymouth School District?
82% of New Plymouth School District students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Plymouth School District?
New Plymouth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is New Plymouth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,337 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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