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 is 1 public preschool serving 445 students in Payette Joint School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Idaho.
Public Preschool in Payette Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
4 Schools
327 Schools
# Students
1,150 Students
119,739 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
6,842 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
0.44
# American Indian Students
4 Students
1,197 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,310 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
384 Students
24,515 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
21%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,615 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
711 Students
86,517 Students
% White Students
62%
72%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
409 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
40 Students
4,176 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
4,101
# Students in K Grade:
89
15,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
106
17,353
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
18,047
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
17,683
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
17,263
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
16,475
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
6,296
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
1,739
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
1,592
# Students in 9th Grade:
95
899
# Students in 10th Grade:
107
834
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
808
# Students in 12th Grade:
98
722
# 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 Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
