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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,121 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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
1,121 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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
0.50
0.42
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
649 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
58%
19%
# Black Students
n/a
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
458 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
41%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
18
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
93
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
72
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
94
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
94
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
63
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
87
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,823 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,092 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,823
$10,125
Spending / Student
$9,092
$9,308
Best Wendell School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wendell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Rank: #22.
Wendell Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Wendell Middle School
Magnet 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
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wendell School District?
Wendell School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,121 students.
What is the rank of Wendell School District?
Wendell School District is ranked #150 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?
58% of Wendell School District students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 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 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Wendell School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,092 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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