Top Rankings
North Gem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 133 students in North Gem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in North Gem School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
3 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
133 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
North Gem School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#46 out of 173 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.43
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
20%
# Black Students
n/a
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
126 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
95%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
9
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
11
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
13
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
6
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
7
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,940 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,301 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,940
$10,185
Spending / Student
$17,301
$9,364
Best North Gem School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Gem Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Rank: #22.
North Gem Middle School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Rank: #33.
North Gem High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
360 South Main Street
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Bancroft, ID 83217
(208) 648-7848
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Gem School District?
North Gem School District manages 3 public schools serving 133 students.
What is the rank of North Gem School District?
North Gem School District is ranked #36 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Gem School District?
95% of North Gem School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Gem School District?
North Gem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is North Gem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,301 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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