Jefferson County Joint District School District
School District · Rigby, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#47 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,045
$3,014 vs Idaho median
District size
6,706 students
Much larger than Idaho median
About Jefferson County Joint District
Jefferson County Joint District is a Rigby, Idaho school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,706 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. The district invests $8,045 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Jefferson County Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Farnsworth Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson County Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 40.9% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson County Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson County Joint District with test data.
Schools in Jefferson County Joint District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Rigby
- Total Enrollment
- 6,706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 347
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County Joint District?
Jefferson County Joint District has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson County Joint District?
The average composite rating for Jefferson County Joint District is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson County Joint District?
Jefferson County Joint District spends $8,045 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County Joint District is 19.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson County Joint District?
Farnsworth Middle School is the highest-rated school in Jefferson County Joint District with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson County Joint District?
Across schools in Jefferson County Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson County Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Jefferson County Joint District has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 11 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Jefferson 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)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Blackfoot 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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