Notus District School District
School District · Caldwell, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
331
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Notus District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Notus 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.
Notus Jr/sr High School
Caldwell · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Notus Elementary School
Caldwell · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#55 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,885
+$1,826 vs Idaho median
District size
331 students
Smaller than Idaho median
Top-Rated Schools in Notus District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Notus Jr/sr High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Notus Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Notus District
Notus District is a Caldwell, Idaho school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 331 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. District-level spending was $12,885 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Notus District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Notus Jr/sr High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Notus District students show an average math proficiency of 46.6% and ELA proficiency of 56.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Notus District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Notus District with test data.
Schools in Notus District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Caldwell
- Total Enrollment
- 331
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- District spending per student
- $12,885NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Notus District?
Notus District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Notus District?
The average composite rating for Notus District is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Notus District?
Notus District's district-level spending was $12,885 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Notus District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Notus District is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Notus District?
Notus Jr/sr High School is the highest-rated school in Notus District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Notus District?
Across schools in Notus District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.6% 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 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.8%
How we rate schools
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Compare Notus 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)
- Lewiston Independent 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)
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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