Pocatello District School District
School District · Pocatello, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
23
14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,898
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
23
14 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,898
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#48 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,898
$1,161 vs Idaho median
District size
11,908 students
Much larger than Idaho median
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 6.4/10, Pocatello District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Pocatello District students show an average math proficiency of 47.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.5%.
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 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in 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?
Washington Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Pocatello District with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Pocatello District?
Across schools in Pocatello District with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.5%. 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 6.4/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in ID
Compare Pocatello 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)
- 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)
- 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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