Idaho Falls District School District
School District · Idaho Falls, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
20
12 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,159
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Evaluating Idaho Falls District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Idaho Falls 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.
Westside Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Theresa Bunker Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#66 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,159
$900 vs Idaho median
District size
10,121 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Idaho Falls District ranks #66 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Idaho Falls District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are Westside Elementary School (7.9/10), Theresa Bunker Elementary School (7.4/10), and Sunnyside Elementary School (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 66% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 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 Idaho Falls District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Idaho Falls District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Westside Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Theresa Bunker Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Sunnyside Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Compass Academy | 6.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Longfellow Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Taylorview Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Eagle Rock Middle School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Edgemont Gardens Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Idaho Falls Senior High School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Dora Erickson Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Idaho Falls District
Idaho Falls District is a Idaho Falls, Idaho school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 10,121 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.4:1. The district invests $10,159 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Idaho Falls District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Westside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Idaho Falls District students show an average math proficiency of 46.7% and ELA proficiency of 57.6%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Idaho Falls District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Idaho Falls District with test data.
Schools in Idaho Falls District
20 schools Elementary Schools 12
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Idaho Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 10,121
- Teachers (FTE)
- 551
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Idaho Falls District?
Idaho Falls District has 20 schools in total — 12 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 Idaho Falls District?
The average composite rating for Idaho Falls District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Idaho Falls District?
Idaho Falls District spends $10,159 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Idaho Falls District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Idaho Falls District is 18.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Idaho Falls District?
Westside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Idaho Falls District with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Idaho Falls District?
Across schools in Idaho Falls District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Idaho Falls District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Idaho Falls District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 20 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.6%
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Compare Idaho Falls 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)
- 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)
- 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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