Cassia County Joint District School District
School District · Burley, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
5,507
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
16
8 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Enrollment
5,507
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#65 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,415
$1,644 vs Idaho median
District size
5,507 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Cassia County Joint District ranks #65 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Cassia County Joint District's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Declo JR High School (7.8/10), John V Evans Elementary (7.6/10), and Oakley Jr/sr High School (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 50% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Cassia County Joint District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Cassia County Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Declo JR High School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | John V Evans Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Oakley Jr/sr High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Declo Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Raft River Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Declo Senior High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Raft River Jr/sr High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Oakley Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Dworshak Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Burley Senior High School | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cassia County Joint District
Cassia County Joint District is a Burley, Idaho school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 5,507 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.8:1. District-level spending was $9,415 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Cassia County Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Declo JR High School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Cassia County Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 49.8% and ELA proficiency of 57.7%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Cassia County Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cassia County Joint District with test data.
Schools in Cassia County Joint District
16 schoolsElementary Schools8
Middle Schools2
High Schools5
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Burley
- Total Enrollment
- 5,507
- Teachers (FTE)
- 310
- District spending per student
- $9,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cassia County Joint District?
Cassia County Joint District has 16 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cassia County Joint District?
The average composite rating for Cassia County Joint District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cassia County Joint District?
Cassia County Joint District's district-level spending was $9,415 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cassia County Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cassia County Joint District is 17.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cassia County Joint District?
Declo JR High School is the highest-rated school in Cassia County Joint District with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Cassia County Joint District?
Across schools in Cassia County Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cassia County Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Cassia County Joint District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 16 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.7%
How we rate schools
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Compare Cassia County 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)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Vallivue School 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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