Bonneville Joint District School District
School District · Idaho Falls, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
26
15 elem, 3 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,756
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
26
15 elem, 3 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,756
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Evaluating Bonneville Joint District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Bonneville Joint District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Fairview Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Summit Hills Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bonneville Online School
Idaho Falls · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#56 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,756
$2,303 vs Idaho median
District size
13,646 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Bonneville Joint District ranks #56 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Bonneville Joint District's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Fairview Elementary School (8.6/10), Summit Hills Elementary School (8.2/10), and Bonneville Online School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.6/10 despite 36% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Bonneville Joint District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Bonneville Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Summit Hills Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Bonneville Online School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Discovery Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Woodland Hills Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Rimrock Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Rocky Mountain Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Thunder Ridge High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Cloverdale Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Technical Careers High School | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Bonneville Joint District
Bonneville Joint District is a Idaho Falls, Idaho school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 13,646 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1. The district invests $8,756 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Bonneville Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Fairview Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Bonneville Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 51.7% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 7 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Bonneville Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Bonneville Joint District with test data.
Schools in Bonneville Joint District
26 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 7
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Idaho Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 13,646
- Teachers (FTE)
- 698
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Bonneville Joint District?
Bonneville Joint District has 26 schools in total — 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Bonneville Joint District?
The average composite rating for Bonneville Joint District is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Bonneville Joint District?
Bonneville Joint District spends $8,756 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bonneville Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Bonneville Joint District is 19.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Bonneville Joint District?
Fairview Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Bonneville Joint District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Bonneville Joint District?
Across schools in Bonneville Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Bonneville Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Bonneville Joint District has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 26 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 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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
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Compare Bonneville Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- 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)
- 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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