Twin Falls District School District
School District · Twin Falls, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
18
9 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Evaluating Twin Falls District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Twin Falls 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.
Pillar Falls Elementary
Twin Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rock Creek Elementary
Twin Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sawtooth Elementary School
Twin Falls · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#67 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,657
$1,402 vs Idaho median
District size
9,227 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Twin Falls District ranks #67 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Twin Falls District's schools with real test data average 5.5/10 across 17 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pillar Falls Elementary (8.4/10), Rock Creek Elementary (8.2/10), and Sawtooth Elementary School (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Twin Falls District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Twin Falls District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (17 of 18). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pillar Falls Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Rock Creek Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Sawtooth Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Vera C O'leary Middle School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Twin Falls High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | South Hills Middle School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Canyon Ridge High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Robert Stuart Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Morningside Elementary School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 18 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Twin Falls District
Twin Falls District is a Twin Falls, Idaho school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 9,227 students with a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. The district invests $9,657 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Twin Falls District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pillar Falls Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Twin Falls District students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Twin Falls District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Twin Falls District with test data.
Schools in Twin Falls District
18 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 4
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Twin Falls
- Total Enrollment
- 9,227
- Teachers (FTE)
- 513
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Twin Falls District?
Twin Falls District has 18 schools in total — 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Twin Falls District?
The average composite rating for Twin Falls District is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Twin Falls District?
Twin Falls District spends $9,657 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Twin Falls District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Twin Falls District is 18:1.
What is the top-rated school in Twin Falls District?
Pillar Falls Elementary is the highest-rated school in Twin Falls District with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Twin Falls District?
Across schools in Twin Falls District with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Twin Falls District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Twin Falls District has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 18 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.5%
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Compare Twin Falls 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)
- 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)
- 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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