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Soda Springs Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 886 students in Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
4 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
886 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Soda Springs 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 87% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
90%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,720 is higher 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 $11,152 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,720
$10,185
Spending / Student
$11,152
$9,364
Best Soda Springs Joint School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soda Springs High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 East 1st North Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4308
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Howard E Thirkill Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 East 4th Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4426
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Tigert Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
250 East 2nd South Street
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Soda Springs, ID 83276
(208) 547-4922
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Cte Prep School
Alternative School
300 East 1st North
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Soda Springs, ID 83267
(208) 547-4308
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 886 students.
What is the rank of Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District is ranked #89 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Soda Springs Joint School District?
90% of Soda Springs Joint School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Soda Springs Joint School District?
Soda Springs Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Soda Springs Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,152 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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