Gooding Joint District School District
School District · Gooding, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,207
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Evaluating Gooding Joint District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Gooding Joint District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gooding High School
Gooding · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gooding Middle School
Gooding · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Gooding Elementary School
Gooding · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#39 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,207
+$148 vs Idaho median
District size
1,184 students
Typical than Idaho median
The short answer
Gooding Joint District ranks #39 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Gooding Joint District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gooding High School (6.9/10), Gooding Middle School (6.4/10), and Gooding Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Gooding Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gooding High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Gooding Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Gooding Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Gooding Joint District
Gooding Joint District is a Gooding, Idaho school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,184 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.4:1. The district invests $11,207 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Gooding Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gooding High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.
In standardized testing, Gooding Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 42.7% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Gooding Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Gooding Joint District with test data.
Schools in Gooding Joint District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Gooding
- Total Enrollment
- 1,184
- Teachers (FTE)
- 72
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gooding Joint District?
Gooding 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 Gooding Joint District?
The average composite rating for Gooding Joint District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Gooding Joint District?
Gooding Joint District spends $11,207 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gooding Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Gooding Joint District is 16.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Gooding Joint District?
Gooding High School is the highest-rated school in Gooding Joint District with a composite score of 6.9/10.
What are the test scores in Gooding Joint District?
Across schools in Gooding Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Gooding Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Gooding Joint District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 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 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
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Compare Gooding Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
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- 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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