West Jefferson School District

1256 East 1500 North
Terreton, ID 83450-5136
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 616 students in West Jefferson 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 West Jefferson School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
616 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

West Jefferson 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#125 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of West Jefferson   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Jefferson   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Jefferson   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
80-89%
80%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of West Jefferson   School District and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.43
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
145 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
460 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
75%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
24
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
44
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
44
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
52
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
41
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
41
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
67
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
50
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,703 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 $10,683 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart displays total revenue of West Jefferson   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart displays total spending of West Jefferson   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,703
$10,185
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in West Jefferson   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,683
$9,364
This chart displays average spending per public school student in West Jefferson   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best West Jefferson School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Hamer Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2450 E 2100 N
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Grades: K-4
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: 7-8
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Terreton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: PK-6
| 286 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Jefferson School District?
West Jefferson School District manages 4 public schools serving 616 students.
What is the rank of West Jefferson School District?
West Jefferson School District is ranked #127 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 West Jefferson School District?
75% of West Jefferson School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Jefferson School District?
West Jefferson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is West Jefferson School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,683 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 616 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 80-89% (Top 50% in ID)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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