Blackfoot District School District
School District · Blackfoot, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,407
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,407
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#45 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,407
$652 vs Idaho median
District size
3,859 students
Much larger than Idaho median
About Blackfoot District
Blackfoot District is a Blackfoot, Idaho school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 3,859 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $10,407 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Blackfoot District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wapello Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Blackfoot District students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 39.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Blackfoot District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blackfoot District with test data.
Schools in Blackfoot District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Blackfoot
- Total Enrollment
- 3,859
- Teachers (FTE)
- 221
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blackfoot District?
Blackfoot District has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blackfoot District?
The average composite rating for Blackfoot District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blackfoot District?
Blackfoot District spends $10,407 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blackfoot District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blackfoot District is 17.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blackfoot District?
Wapello Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Blackfoot District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Blackfoot District?
Across schools in Blackfoot District with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blackfoot District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Blackfoot District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.3%
Resources
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.
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Compare Blackfoot 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)
- 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)
- Fremont County Joint 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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