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6.5 avg / 10

South Lemhi District School District

School District · Leadore, Idaho

Students: 128
Teachers (FTE): 12

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,333

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.7:1

How this district compares

Per-pupil spending

$17,333

+$6,274 vs Idaho median

District size

128 students

Smaller than Idaho median

About South Lemhi District

South Lemhi District is a Leadore, Idaho school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 128 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $17,333 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, South Lemhi District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Leadore School, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, South Lemhi District students show an average math proficiency of 37.1% and ELA proficiency of 60.9%.

The district includes 1 elementary school .

District Map

Schools in South Lemhi District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 37.1%
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ELA Proficiency 60.9%
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Average proficiency across all schools in South Lemhi District with test data.

Schools in South Lemhi District

2 schools

District Details

State
Idaho
City
Leadore
Total Enrollment
128
Teachers (FTE)
12
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Lemhi District?

South Lemhi District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for South Lemhi District?

The average composite rating for South Lemhi District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Lemhi District?

South Lemhi District spends $17,333 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in South Lemhi District?

The average student-teacher ratio in South Lemhi District is 10.7:1.

What is the top-rated school in South Lemhi District?

Leadore School is the highest-rated school in South Lemhi District with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in South Lemhi District?

Across schools in South Lemhi District with test data, the average math proficiency is 37.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.9%. 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
6.5/10
Math Proficiency
37.1%
ELA Proficiency
60.9%

Resources

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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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