Pocatello District School District
School District · Pocatello, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
23
14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,898
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
23
14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,898
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Evaluating Pocatello District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Pocatello 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.
Edahow Elementary School
Pocatello · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Alameda Middle School
Pocatello · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Washington Elementary School
Pocatello · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#28 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.6
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,898
$1,161 vs Idaho median
District size
11,908 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Pocatello District ranks #28 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Pocatello District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are Edahow Elementary School (9.0/10), Alameda Middle School (8.6/10), and Washington Elementary School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 38% 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 Pocatello District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Pocatello District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 23). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edahow Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Alameda Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Syringa Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Tendoy Elementary School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Rulon M Ellis Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Century High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Indian Hills Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Chubbuck Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Hawthorne Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 23 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Pocatello District
Pocatello District is a Pocatello, Idaho school district serving 23 schools. The district educates 11,908 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1. The district invests $9,898 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Pocatello District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Edahow Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Pocatello District students show an average math proficiency of 57.4% and ELA proficiency of 66.2%.
The district includes 14 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Pocatello District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Pocatello District with test data.
Schools in Pocatello District
23 schools Elementary Schools 14
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Pocatello
- Total Enrollment
- 11,908
- Teachers (FTE)
- 636
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pocatello District?
Pocatello District has 23 schools in total — 14 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Pocatello District?
The average composite rating for Pocatello District is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Pocatello District?
Pocatello District spends $9,898 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Pocatello District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Pocatello District is 18.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Pocatello District?
Edahow Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pocatello District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Pocatello District?
Across schools in Pocatello District with test data, the average math proficiency is 57.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Pocatello District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Pocatello District has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 23 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 57.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.2%
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Compare Pocatello District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Boise Independent District (52)
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- Nampa School District (26)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
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- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
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- 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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