Salmon District School District
School District · Salmon, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,880
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#50 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,880
+$821 vs Idaho median
District size
673 students
Smaller than Idaho median
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. The district invests $11,880 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Salmon District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Salmon Pioneer Primary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Salmon District students show an average math proficiency of 30.2% and ELA proficiency of 48.3%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Salmon
- Total Enrollment
- 673
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Salmon District?
Salmon District spends $11,880 per student per year.
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 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Salmon District?
Across schools in Salmon District with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.3%. 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 6.3/10 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 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.3%
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 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)
- 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)
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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