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Pocatello School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 12,259 students in Pocatello 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 Pocatello School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
25 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
12,259 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
628 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
District Rank
Pocatello 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 173 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Graduation Rate
90%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.42
# American Indian Students
431 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
91 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,595 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
79 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
9,490 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
77%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
63 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
510 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
815
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
833
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
874
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
900
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
885
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
869
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
920
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
920
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
933
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,108
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,027
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,000
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,030
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,156 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$112 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,406
$10,125
Spending / Student
$9,156
$9,308
Best Pocatello School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edahow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2020 Pocatello Creek Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1844
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-1844
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #22.
Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11888 North Whitaker Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-4742
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-4742
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #33.
Gate City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2288 Hiskey Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2503
Grades: K-5
| 478 students
Rank: #44.
Chubbuck Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 West Chastain Drive
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2271
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-2271
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2271 East Terry Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tendoy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
957 East Alameda Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2921
Grades: K-5
| 232 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
226 South 10th Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2976
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2976
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
666 Cheyenne Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-4086
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-4086
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #99.
Syringa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
388 East Griffith Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-4040
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1010.
Century High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7801 Diamondback Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #1111.
Pocatello High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Grades: 9-12
| 1,352 students
Rank: #1212.
Greenacres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 East Oak Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2575
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2575
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1313.
Alameda Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Mckinley Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Grades: 6-8
| 645 students
Rank: #1414.
Highland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1800 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,589 students
Rank: #1515.
Tyhee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12743 West Tyhee Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-0551
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 237-0551
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #1616.
Claude A Wilcox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
427 Lark Lane
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-6050
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-6050
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #1717.
Hawthorne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 West Eldredge Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Grades: 6-8
| 674 students
Rank: #1818.
Irving Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 North Grant Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Grades: 6-8
| 712 students
Rank: #1919.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Grace Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2552
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-2552
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2020.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1455 Gwen Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-2914
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kinport Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
655 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
955 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Prof-tech School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3115 Pole Line Road
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 235-3563
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 235-3563
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Preschool Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
330 Oakwood Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-6606
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-6606
Grades: PK-6
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Grades: 1-12
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pocatello School District?
Pocatello School District manages 25 public schools serving 12,259 students.
What is the rank of Pocatello School District?
Pocatello School District is ranked #48 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pocatello School District?
77% of Pocatello School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocatello School District?
Pocatello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Pocatello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,156 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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