Soda Springs Joint District School District
School District · Soda Springs, Idaho
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,020
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,020
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Evaluating Soda Springs Joint District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Soda Springs 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.
Soda Springs High School
Soda Springs · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
Soda Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Tigert Middle School
Soda Springs · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#23 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,020
+$961 vs Idaho median
District size
886 students
Smaller than Idaho median
The short answer
Soda Springs Joint District ranks #23 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Soda Springs Joint District's schools with real test data average 7.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Soda Springs High School (7.2/10), Howard E Thirkill Primary School (7.0/10), and Tigert Middle School (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Soda Springs Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soda Springs High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Howard E Thirkill Primary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Tigert Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Soda Springs Joint District
Soda Springs Joint District is a Soda Springs, Idaho school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 886 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1. The district invests $12,020 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.0/10, Soda Springs Joint District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Soda Springs High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Soda Springs Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 54.1% and ELA proficiency of 65.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Soda Springs Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Soda Springs Joint District with test data.
Schools in Soda Springs Joint District
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Soda Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 886
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Soda Springs Joint District?
Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs Joint District?
The average composite rating for Soda Springs Joint District is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Soda Springs Joint District?
Soda Springs Joint District spends $12,020 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Soda Springs Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Soda Springs Joint District is 17.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Soda Springs Joint District?
Soda Springs High School is the highest-rated school in Soda Springs Joint District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Soda Springs Joint District?
Across schools in Soda Springs Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 54.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Soda Springs Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Soda Springs Joint District has an average school rating of 7.0/10 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
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 54.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.6%
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Compare Soda Springs Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
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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)
- 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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