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5.7 avg / 10

Sugar-salem Joint District School District

School District · Sugar City, Idaho

Students: 2,199
Teachers (FTE): 106

Avg Rating

5.7

out of 10

Schools

6

2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,631

Student-Teacher Ratio

20.7:1

How this district compares

Idaho rank

#75 of 98

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below Idaho avg

Per-pupil spending

$7,631

$3,428 vs Idaho median

District size

2,199 students

Larger than Idaho median

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 5.7/10, Sugar-salem Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sugar-salem Junior High School, which has a composite score of 6.3/10.

In standardized testing, Sugar-salem Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 44.8% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.

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

Math Proficiency 44.8%
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 53.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sugar-salem Joint District with test data.

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 5.7/10. 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?

Sugar-salem Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Sugar-salem Joint District with a composite score of 6.3/10.

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 44.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. 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 5.7/10 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 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
5.7/10
Math Proficiency
44.8%
ELA Proficiency
53.8%

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

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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