For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 673 students in Salmon School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Salmon School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
673 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Salmon 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 80-84% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.43
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
20%
# Black Students
2 Students
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
628 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
93%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
51
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
50
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
39
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
71
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,086 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 $11,559 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,086
$10,185
Spending / Student
$11,559
$9,364
Best Salmon School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
900 Sharkey Street
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3663
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Warpath Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Alternative High School
Alternative School
1501 Bean Lane
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salmon School District?
Salmon School District manages 4 public schools serving 673 students.
What is the rank of Salmon School District?
Salmon School District is ranked #128 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Salmon School District?
93% of Salmon School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salmon School District?
Salmon School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Salmon School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,559 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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