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Salmon River Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 157 students in Salmon River Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Salmon River Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
157 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salmon River 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#109 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
9%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
86%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,662 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,389 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,662
$10,185
Spending / Student
$17,389
$9,364
Best Salmon River Joint School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salmon River Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 Ace's Place
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 628-3431
Gr: 6-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Riggins Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Highway 95
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Riggins, ID 83549
(208) 630-6026
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salmon River Joint School District?
Salmon River Joint School District manages 2 public schools serving 157 students.
What is the rank of Salmon River Joint School District?
Salmon River Joint School District is ranked #97 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salmon River Joint School District?
86% of Salmon River Joint School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salmon River Joint School District?
Salmon River Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Salmon River Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,389 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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