Basin School District
School District · Idaho City, Idaho
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,080
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Evaluating Basin School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Basin School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Idaho City High School
Idaho City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Basin Elementary School
Idaho City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#20 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,080
+$2,021 vs Idaho median
District size
347 students
Smaller than Idaho median
Top-Rated Schools in Basin School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Idaho City High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Basin Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Basin School District
Basin School District is a Idaho City, Idaho school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 347 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1. The district invests $13,080 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Basin School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Idaho City High School, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Basin School District students show an average math proficiency of 52.0% and ELA proficiency of 64.7%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Basin School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Basin School District with test data.
Schools in Basin School District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Idaho City
- Total Enrollment
- 347
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Basin School District?
Basin School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Basin School District?
The average composite rating for Basin School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Basin School District?
Basin School District spends $13,080 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Basin School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Basin School District is 13.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Basin School District?
Idaho City High School is the highest-rated school in Basin School District with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Basin School District?
Across schools in Basin School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.7%
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Compare Basin School District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Blaine County District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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