Caldwell District School District
School District · Caldwell, Idaho
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,104
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Avg Rating
3.9
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,104
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Evaluating Caldwell District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Caldwell 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.
Syringa Middle School
Caldwell · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Van Buren Elementary School
Caldwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caldwell Senior High School
Caldwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#96 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,104
+$45 vs Idaho median
District size
5,394 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Caldwell District ranks #96 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Caldwell District's schools with real test data average 3.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Syringa Middle School (5.2/10), Van Buren Elementary School (4.7/10), and Caldwell Senior High School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.2/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 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 Caldwell District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Caldwell District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Syringa Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Van Buren Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Caldwell Senior High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Jefferson Middle School | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Lewis and Clark Elementary | 3.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Wilson Elementary School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Sacajawea Elementary School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Canyon Springs High School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Washington Elementary School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Lincoln Elementary School | 3.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Caldwell District
Caldwell District is a Caldwell, Idaho school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,394 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8:1. The district invests $11,104 per student annually.
With an average rating of 3.9/10, Caldwell District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Syringa Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Caldwell District students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 47.6%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Caldwell District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Caldwell District with test data.
Schools in Caldwell District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Caldwell
- Total Enrollment
- 5,394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 322
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caldwell District?
Caldwell 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 Caldwell District?
The average composite rating for Caldwell District is 3.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Caldwell District?
Caldwell District spends $11,104 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Caldwell District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Caldwell District is 16.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Caldwell District?
Syringa Middle School is the highest-rated school in Caldwell District with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Caldwell District?
Across schools in Caldwell District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Caldwell District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Caldwell District has an average school rating of 3.9/10 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 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
- 3.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.6%
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Compare Caldwell District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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)
- 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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