Shoshone Joint District School District
School District · Shoshone, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,855
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Shoshone Joint District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Shoshone Joint 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.
Shoshone High School
Shoshone · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shoshone Elementary School
Shoshone · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Shoshone Middle School
Shoshone · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#32 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,855
+$796 vs Idaho median
District size
511 students
Smaller than Idaho median
The short answer
Shoshone Joint District ranks #32 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Shoshone Joint District's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Shoshone High School (8.9/10), Shoshone Elementary School (7.2/10), and Shoshone Middle School (5.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Shoshone Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shoshone High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Shoshone Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Shoshone Middle School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 4 | High Desert | 4.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Shoshone Joint District
Shoshone Joint District is a Shoshone, Idaho school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 511 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $11,855 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Shoshone Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Shoshone High School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Shoshone Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 38.2% and ELA proficiency of 51.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Shoshone Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Shoshone Joint District with test data.
Schools in Shoshone Joint District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Shoshone
- Total Enrollment
- 511
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Shoshone Joint District?
Shoshone Joint District has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Shoshone Joint District?
The average composite rating for Shoshone Joint District is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Shoshone Joint District?
Shoshone Joint District spends $11,855 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shoshone Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Shoshone Joint District is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Shoshone Joint District?
Shoshone High School is the highest-rated school in Shoshone Joint District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Shoshone Joint District?
Across schools in Shoshone Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Shoshone Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Shoshone Joint District has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 4 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
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.8%
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Compare Shoshone Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Boise Independent District (52)
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- 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)
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- 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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