Top Rankings
Wendell 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 3 public schools serving 1,111 students in Wendell 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 Wendell School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% 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
3 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
1,111 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Wendell 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 65-69% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Graduation Rate
65-69%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.43
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
599 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
54%
20%
# Black Students
1 Student
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
489 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
44%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
66
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
96
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
71
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
85
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
84
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
101
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
87
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,912 in this school district is less 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 $9,174 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,912
$10,185
Spending / Student
$9,174
$9,364
Best Wendell School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wendell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2122
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #33.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Grades: 5-8
| 351 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wendell School District?
Wendell School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,111 students.
What is the rank of Wendell School District?
Wendell School District is ranked #151 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 Wendell School District?
54% of Wendell School District students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wendell School District?
Wendell School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Wendell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,174 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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