Salmon District School District
School District · Salmon, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
673
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Enrollment
673
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Evaluating Salmon District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Salmon 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.
Salmon Pioneer Primary School
Salmon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Salmon Jr/sr High School
Salmon · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#74 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.0
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,880
+$821 vs Idaho median
District size
673 students
Smaller than Idaho median
Top-Rated Schools in Salmon District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salmon Pioneer Primary School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Salmon Jr/sr High School | 4.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Salmon District
Salmon District is a Salmon, Idaho school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 673 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. District-level spending was $11,880 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Salmon District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Salmon Pioneer Primary School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Salmon District students show an average math proficiency of 46.5% and ELA proficiency of 59.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Salmon District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Salmon District with test data.
Schools in Salmon District
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Salmon
- Total Enrollment
- 673
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- District spending per student
- $11,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salmon District?
Salmon District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Salmon District?
The average composite rating for Salmon District is 5.3/10. 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 Salmon District?
Salmon District's district-level spending was $11,880 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 Salmon District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Salmon District is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Salmon District?
Salmon Pioneer Primary School is the highest-rated school in Salmon District with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Salmon District?
Across schools in Salmon District with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Salmon District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Salmon District has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 3 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
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 46.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.9%
How we rate schools
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Compare Salmon 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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