Top Rankings
Plummer-Worley Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 359 students in Plummer-Worley Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Plummer-Worley Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
359 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plummer-Worley 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70-79% has increased from 40-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#173 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.43
% American Indian
48%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
11%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
24%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,223 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,376 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,223
$10,185
Spending / Student
$18,376
$9,364
Best Plummer-Worley Joint School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1255 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1345 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
Plummer-Worley Joint School District manages 3 public schools serving 359 students.
What is the rank of Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
Plummer-Worley Joint School District is ranked #170 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
48% of Plummer-Worley Joint School District students are American Indian, 24% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plummer-Worley Joint School District?
Plummer-Worley Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Plummer-Worley Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,376 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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