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Soda Springs Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 922 students in Soda Springs Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Soda Springs Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
922 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Soda Springs Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.42
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
49 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
836 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
91%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
48
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
59
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
61
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,262 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,717 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,262
$10,125
Spending / Student
$10,717
$9,308
Best Soda Springs Joint School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soda Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 East 1st North Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Tigert Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Grades: 5-8
| 274 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Prep School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
300 East 1st North
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 922 students.
What is the rank of Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District is ranked #66 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Soda Springs Joint School District?
91% of Soda Springs Joint School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Soda Springs Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,717 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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