Top Rankings
Minidoka County Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,394 students in Minidoka County Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Minidoka County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
13 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
4,394 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
256 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Minidoka County Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
47%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
52%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,030 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,003 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$44 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,030
$10,185
Spending / Student
$9,003
$9,364
Best Minidoka County Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Minico Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
292 W 100 S
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-4721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,206 students
Rank: #22.
Paul Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 North 1st Street West
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Acequia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
360 N 350 E
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-6985
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Rupert Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 18th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9707
Grades: PK-5
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
West Minico Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
155 S 600 W
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Paul, ID 83347
(208) 438-5018
Grades: 6-8
| 490 students
Rank: #66.
Heyburn Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1151 7th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 679-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #77.
East Minico Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1805 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-3178
Grades: 6-8
| 526 students
Rank: #88.
Mt Harrison High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1431 17th Street
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Heyburn, ID 83336
(208) 436-6252
Grades: 9-12
| 138 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arte I Rptcs (regional Professional Technical Charter School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
College Of Southern Idaho Ever
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 308-6512
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 308-6512
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Artec Charter School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
292 W 100 S
Twin Falls, ID 83303
(208) 436-9928
Twin Falls, ID 83303
(208) 436-9928
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mini-cassia Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
718 H Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 436-9928
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Minidoka Junior High Alternative
Alternative School
650 W State St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-8
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool Center
Special Education School
310 10th Street
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Rupert, ID 83350
(208) 332-6800
Grades: PK
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District manages 13 public schools serving 4,394 students.
What is the rank of Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District is ranked #150 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Minidoka County Joint School District?
52% of Minidoka County Joint School District students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Minidoka County Joint School District?
Minidoka County Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Minidoka County Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,003 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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