5.3avg / 10

Filer District School District

School District · Filer, Idaho

Last updated: August 2026

Students: 1,541

Teachers (FTE): 87

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,541

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.7:1

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

1,541

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.7:1

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How this district compares

Idaho rank

#75 of 98

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.0

below Idaho avg

Per-pupil spending

$8,835

$2,224 vs Idaho median

District size

1,541 students

Larger than Idaho median

The short answer

Filer District ranks #75 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Filer District's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Filer High School (6.8/10), Filer Intermediate School (5.8/10), and Filer Middle School (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Top-Rated Schools in Filer District

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	Enrollment
1	Filer High School	6.8 / 10	High	—	488
2	Filer Intermediate School	5.8 / 10	Middle	—	332
3	Filer Middle School	5.4 / 10	Middle	—	266
4	Hollister Elementary School	4.6 / 10	Elementary	—	49
5	Filer Elementary School	3.8 / 10	Elementary	—	406

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About Filer District

Filer District is a Filer, Idaho school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,541 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. District-level spending was $8,835 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Filer District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Filer High School, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.

In standardized testing, Filer District students show an average math proficiency of 50.4% and ELA proficiency of 60.0%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Filer District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency50.4%

School

State

Not reported

ELA Proficiency60.0%

School

State

Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Filer District with test data.

Schools in Filer District

5 schools

Elementary Schools2

Hollister Elementary School

494.6

Filer Elementary School

4063.8

Middle Schools2

Filer Intermediate School

High Schools1

District Details

State: Idaho
City: Filer
Total Enrollment: 1,541
Teachers (FTE): 87
District spending per student: $8,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
Child poverty rate: 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
District directory year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Filer District?

Filer District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Filer District?

The average composite rating for Filer District is 5.3/10. 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 Filer District?

Filer District's district-level spending was $8,835 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 Filer District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Filer District is 17.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in Filer District?

Filer High School is the highest-rated school in Filer District with a composite score of 6.8/10.

What are the test scores in Filer District?

Across schools in Filer District with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Filer District compare to other districts in Idaho?

Filer District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 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: 5.3/10
Math Proficiency: 50.4%
ELA Proficiency: 60.0%

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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.