Payette Joint District School District
School District · Payette, Idaho
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,042
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Evaluating Payette Joint District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Payette 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.
Mccain Middle School
Payette · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Payette High School
Payette · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Payette Academy
Payette · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#93 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.9
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,042
$1,017 vs Idaho median
District size
1,359 students
Typical than Idaho median
The short answer
Payette Joint District ranks #93 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Payette Joint District's schools with real test data average 4.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mccain Middle School (5.6/10), Payette High School (5.3/10), and Payette Academy (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Payette Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mccain Middle School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Payette High School | 5.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Payette Academy | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Payette Primary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Westside Elementary School | 2.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Payette Joint District
Payette Joint District is a Payette, Idaho school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,359 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.6:1. The district invests $10,042 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Payette Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Mccain Middle School, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Payette Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 37.9% and ELA proficiency of 49.8%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Payette Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Payette Joint District with test data.
Schools in Payette Joint District
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Payette
- Total Enrollment
- 1,359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Payette Joint District?
Payette Joint District has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Payette Joint District?
The average composite rating for Payette Joint District is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Payette Joint District?
Payette Joint District spends $10,042 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Payette Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Payette Joint District is 18.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Payette Joint District?
Mccain Middle School is the highest-rated school in Payette Joint District with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Payette Joint District?
Across schools in Payette Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Payette Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Payette Joint District has an average school rating of 4.4/10 across 5 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
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 37.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.8%
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Compare Payette Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
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- 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)
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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