Snake River District School District
School District · Blackfoot, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
9
4 elem, 2 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,742
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
Evaluating Snake River District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Snake River 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.
Riverside Elementary School
Blackfoot · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Snake River Middle School
Blackfoot · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Snake River JR High School
Blackfoot · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#52 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$7,742
$3,317 vs Idaho median
District size
3,172 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Snake River District ranks #52 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Snake River District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Riverside Elementary School (7.4/10), Snake River Middle School (6.7/10), and Snake River JR High School (6.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Snake River District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Snake River Middle School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Snake River JR High School | 6.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Rockford Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Snake River Online | 5.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Snake River High School | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Snake River District
Snake River District is a Blackfoot, Idaho school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,172 students with a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. The district invests $7,742 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Snake River District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Riverside Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Snake River District students show an average math proficiency of 51.8% and ELA proficiency of 61.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Snake River District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Snake River District with test data.
Schools in Snake River District
9 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Blackfoot
- Total Enrollment
- 3,172
- Teachers (FTE)
- 138
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Snake River District?
Snake River District has 9 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Snake River District?
The average composite rating for Snake River District is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Snake River District?
Snake River District spends $7,742 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Snake River District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Snake River District is 23:1.
What is the top-rated school in Snake River District?
Riverside Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Snake River District with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Snake River District?
Across schools in Snake River District with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Snake River District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Snake River District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 9 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
- 6.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.4%
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Compare Snake River District with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
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- Twin Falls District (18)
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- 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)
- 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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