Sugar-salem Joint District School District
School District · Sugar City, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,631
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Avg Rating
6.2
out of 10
Schools
6
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,631
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Evaluating Sugar-salem Joint District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sugar-salem 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.
Kershaw Intermediate School
Sugar City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sugar-salem Junior High School
Sugar City · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sugar-salem High School
Boise · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#50 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.1
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$7,631
$3,428 vs Idaho median
District size
2,199 students
Larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Sugar-salem Joint District ranks #50 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Sugar-salem Joint District's schools with real test data average 6.2/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kershaw Intermediate School (7.5/10), Sugar-salem Junior High School (6.8/10), and Sugar-salem High School (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sugar-salem Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kershaw Intermediate School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Sugar-salem Junior High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Sugar-salem High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Valley View Alternative High School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Central Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sugar-salem Joint District
Sugar-salem Joint District is a Sugar City, Idaho school district serving 6 schools. The district educates 2,199 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1. The district invests $7,631 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.2/10, Sugar-salem Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kershaw Intermediate School, which has a composite score of 7.5/10.
In standardized testing, Sugar-salem Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 58.7% and ELA proficiency of 65.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Sugar-salem Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sugar-salem Joint District with test data.
Schools in Sugar-salem Joint District
6 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Sugar City
- Total Enrollment
- 2,199
- Teachers (FTE)
- 106
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sugar-salem Joint District?
Sugar-salem Joint District has 6 schools in total — 2 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 Sugar-salem Joint District?
The average composite rating for Sugar-salem Joint 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 Sugar-salem Joint District?
Sugar-salem Joint District spends $7,631 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sugar-salem Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sugar-salem Joint District is 20.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sugar-salem Joint District?
Kershaw Intermediate School is the highest-rated school in Sugar-salem Joint District with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What are the test scores in Sugar-salem Joint District?
Across schools in Sugar-salem Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sugar-salem Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Sugar-salem Joint District has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 6 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
- 58.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.0%
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Compare Sugar-salem Joint District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- 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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