Garden Valley District School District
School District · Garden Valley, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,638
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,638
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Evaluating Garden Valley District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Garden Valley District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Garden Valley School
Garden Valley · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$15,638
+$4,579 vs Idaho median
District size
256 students
Smaller than Idaho median
Top-Rated Schools in Garden Valley District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Valley School | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Garden Valley District
Garden Valley District is a Garden Valley, Idaho school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 256 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $15,638 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Garden Valley District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Garden Valley School, which has a composite score of 5.8/10.
In standardized testing, Garden Valley District students show an average math proficiency of 58.2% and ELA proficiency of 68.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Garden Valley District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Garden Valley District with test data.
Schools in Garden Valley District
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Garden Valley
- Total Enrollment
- 256
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garden Valley District?
Garden Valley District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Garden Valley District?
The average composite rating for Garden Valley District is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Garden Valley District?
Garden Valley District spends $15,638 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garden Valley District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Garden Valley District is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Garden Valley District?
Garden Valley School is the highest-rated school in Garden Valley District with a composite score of 5.8/10.
What are the test scores in Garden Valley District?
Across schools in Garden Valley District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.5%
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Compare Garden Valley District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Boise Independent District (52)
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- 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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