Minidoka County Joint District School District
School District · Rupert, Idaho
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
4.3
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 3 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,772
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Minidoka County Joint District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Minidoka County Joint 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.
Minico Senior High School
Rupert · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Paul Elementary School
Paul · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mt Harrison High School
Heyburn · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#94 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.0
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,772
$1,287 vs Idaho median
District size
4,394 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Minidoka County Joint District ranks #94 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Minidoka County Joint District's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Minico Senior High School (6.1/10), Paul Elementary School (4.7/10), and Mt Harrison High School (4.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.1/10 despite 30% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.1 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 Minidoka County Joint District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Minidoka County Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minico Senior High School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Paul Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Mt Harrison High School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 4 | West Minico Middle School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Acequia Elementary School | 3.9 / 10 |
| 6 | East Minico Middle School | 3.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Rupert Elementary School | 2.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Heyburn Elementary School | 2.7 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Minidoka County Joint District
Minidoka County Joint District is a Rupert, Idaho school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,394 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $9,772 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.3/10, Minidoka County Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Minico Senior High School, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Minidoka County Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 43.1% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Minidoka County Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Minidoka County Joint District with test data.
Schools in Minidoka County Joint District
10 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Rupert
- Total Enrollment
- 4,394
- Teachers (FTE)
- 255
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Minidoka County Joint District?
Minidoka County Joint District has 10 schools in total — 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Minidoka County Joint District?
The average composite rating for Minidoka County Joint District is 4.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Minidoka County Joint District?
Minidoka County Joint District spends $9,772 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Minidoka County Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Minidoka County Joint District is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Minidoka County Joint District?
Minico Senior High School is the highest-rated school in Minidoka County Joint District with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Minidoka County Joint District?
Across schools in Minidoka County Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Minidoka County Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Minidoka County Joint District has an average school rating of 4.3/10 across 10 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
- 4.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.2%
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Compare Minidoka 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)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna 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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