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Preston Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,456 students in Preston 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 Preston Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
6 Schools
793 Schools
# Students
2,456 Students
315,620 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
17,473 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Preston Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 168 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 169 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
79%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.42
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,436 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
3,468 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
237 Students
60,012 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
19%
# Black Students
9 Students
3,452 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
2,139 Students
234,074 Students
% White Students
87%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
1,030 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
10,148 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
3,504
# Students in K Grade:
161
22,232
# Students in 1st Grade:
175
22,965
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
23,241
# Students in 3rd Grade:
168
23,485
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
23,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
23,975
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
24,492
# Students in 7th Grade:
181
24,986
# Students in 8th Grade:
200
25,766
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
25,841
# Students in 10th Grade:
221
24,760
# Students in 11th Grade:
212
24,115
# Students in 12th Grade:
223
22,792
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,466 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,188. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,111 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,466
$10,188
Spending / Student
$8,111
$9,366
Best Preston Joint School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2233
Grades: 3-5
| 521 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin County High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11 S 100 W
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2272
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: #33.
Preston High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 East 2nd South
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0280
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #44.
Preston Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
515 South 4th East
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-2050
Grades: PK-2
| 523 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Idaho Professional Technical School
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
25 East 50 South Suite A
Malad City, ID 83252
(208) 332-6800
Malad City, ID 83252
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,456 students.
What is the rank of Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District is ranked #86 out of 168 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Preston Joint School District?
87% of Preston Joint School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Preston Joint School District?
Preston Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Preston Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,111 is less than the state median of $9,366. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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