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5.9 avg / 10

Basin School District

School District · Idaho City, Idaho

Students: 347
Teachers (FTE): 25

Avg Rating

5.9

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,080

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.9:1

How this district compares

Idaho rank

#69 of 98

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Idaho avg

Per-pupil spending

$13,080

+$2,021 vs Idaho median

District size

347 students

Smaller than Idaho median

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 5.9/10, Basin School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Idaho City High School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.

In standardized testing, Basin School District students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.

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

Math Proficiency 42.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.3%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Basin School District with test data.

Schools in Basin School District

2 schools

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 5.9/10. 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 7.7/10.

What are the test scores in Basin School District?

Across schools in Basin School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.9/10
Math Proficiency
42.0%
ELA Proficiency
55.3%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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