West Side Joint District School District
School District · Dayton, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,801
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#70 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,801
$2,258 vs Idaho median
District size
805 students
Smaller than Idaho median
About West Side Joint District
West Side Joint District is a Dayton, Idaho school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 805 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.9:1. The district invests $8,801 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, West Side Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Beutler Middle School, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, West Side Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 59.2% and ELA proficiency of 65.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West Side Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West Side Joint District with test data.
Schools in West Side Joint District
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Dayton
- Total Enrollment
- 805
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Side Joint District?
West Side Joint District has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for West Side Joint District?
The average composite rating for West Side Joint District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West Side Joint District?
West Side Joint District spends $8,801 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West Side Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in West Side Joint District is 17.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in West Side Joint District?
Beutler Middle School is the highest-rated school in West Side Joint District with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in West Side Joint District?
Across schools in West Side Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West Side Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
West Side Joint District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 3 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
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 59.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 65.3%
Resources
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.
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Compare West Side 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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