Top Rankings
Payette 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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,150 students in Payette 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 Payette Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
4 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
1,150 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Payette 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 55-59% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Graduation Rate
55-59%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.43
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
384 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
20%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
711 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
62%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
89
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,421 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,977 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,421
$10,185
Spending / Student
$11,977
$9,364
Best Payette Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 1st Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Grades: PK-3
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Payette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,150 students.
What is the rank of Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District is ranked #150 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Payette Joint School District?
62% of Payette Joint School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Payette Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,977 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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