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7.9 avg / 10

Salmon River Joint School District

School District · Riggins, Idaho

Students: 157
Teachers (FTE): 16

Avg Rating

7.9

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,557

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.8:1

How this district compares

Idaho rank

#6 of 98

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.6

above Idaho avg

Per-pupil spending

$25,557

+$14,498 vs Idaho median

District size

157 students

Smaller than Idaho median

About Salmon River Joint School District

Salmon River Joint School District is a Riggins, Idaho school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 157 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. The district invests $25,557 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.9/10, Salmon River Joint School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Riggins Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Salmon River Joint School District students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Salmon River Joint School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.1%
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ELA Proficiency 52.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Salmon River Joint School District with test data.

Schools in Salmon River Joint School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Idaho
City
Riggins
Total Enrollment
157
Teachers (FTE)
16
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salmon River Joint School District?

Salmon River Joint School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Salmon River Joint School District?

The average composite rating for Salmon River Joint School District is 7.9/10. 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 River Joint School District?

Salmon River Joint School District spends $25,557 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Salmon River Joint School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Salmon River Joint School District is 9.8:1.

What is the top-rated school in Salmon River Joint School District?

Riggins Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Salmon River Joint School District with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Salmon River Joint School District?

Across schools in Salmon River Joint School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
7.9/10
Math Proficiency
37.1%
ELA Proficiency
52.0%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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 methodology

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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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