Buhl Joint District School District
School District · Buhl, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,800
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#51 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,800
$259 vs Idaho median
District size
1,220 students
Typical than Idaho median
About Buhl Joint District
Buhl Joint District is a Buhl, Idaho school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,220 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1. The district invests $10,800 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Buhl Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buhl High School, which has a composite score of 7.1/10.
In standardized testing, Buhl Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 28.9% and ELA proficiency of 39.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Buhl Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buhl Joint District with test data.
Schools in Buhl Joint District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Buhl
- Total Enrollment
- 1,220
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buhl Joint District?
Buhl Joint District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Buhl Joint District?
The average composite rating for Buhl Joint District is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Buhl Joint District?
Buhl Joint District spends $10,800 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buhl Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buhl Joint District is 18.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buhl Joint District?
Buhl High School is the highest-rated school in Buhl Joint District with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What are the test scores in Buhl Joint District?
Across schools in Buhl Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Buhl Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Buhl Joint District has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.8%
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 Buhl Joint 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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