Lewiston Independent District School District
School District · Lewiston, Idaho
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,205
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
12
7 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,205
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Lewiston Independent District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lewiston Independent 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.
Mcsorley Elementary School
Lewiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Camelot Elementary School
Lewiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Orchards Elementary School
Lewiston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#24 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,205
+$1,146 vs Idaho median
District size
4,563 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Lewiston Independent District ranks #24 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Lewiston Independent District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mcsorley Elementary School (9.0/10), Camelot Elementary School (8.5/10), and Orchards Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 28% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 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 Lewiston Independent District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Lewiston Independent District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcsorley Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Camelot Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Orchards Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Sacajawea Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Jenifer Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Mcghee Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Webster Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Lewiston High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Centennial Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Whitman Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lewiston Independent District
Lewiston Independent District is a Lewiston, Idaho school district serving 12 schools. The district educates 4,563 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $12,205 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Lewiston Independent District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mcsorley Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Lewiston Independent District students show an average math proficiency of 53.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Lewiston Independent District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lewiston Independent District with test data.
Schools in Lewiston Independent District
12 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Lewiston
- Total Enrollment
- 4,563
- Teachers (FTE)
- 306
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lewiston Independent District?
Lewiston Independent District has 12 schools in total — 7 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 Lewiston Independent District?
The average composite rating for Lewiston Independent District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Lewiston Independent District?
Lewiston Independent District spends $12,205 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lewiston Independent District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lewiston Independent District is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lewiston Independent District?
Mcsorley Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Lewiston Independent District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Lewiston Independent District?
Across schools in Lewiston Independent District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lewiston Independent District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Lewiston Independent District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 12 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.7%
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Compare Lewiston Independent 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)
- 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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