JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is a rural school district in Jefferson County, Idaho, serving 6,770 students across 12 schools: 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The district has 345 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 19.6:1.
The district experienced enrollment growth of 3.0% in the prior year, indicating relative stability in its student population. Academically, Jefferson County's performance exceeds state averages across measured indicators. Math proficiency reaches 48.2%, compared to the Idaho state average of 41.6%. Reading proficiency measures 56.0% against a state average of 51.5%. The district's graduation rate of 85.9% surpasses the state average of 81.8%.
Chronic absenteeism stands at 12.9%, a metric relevant to overall student engagement and attendance patterns. The district serves a student population with 28.7% economically disadvantaged students, reflecting the socioeconomic composition typical of rural communities.
Overall, Jefferson County Joint District demonstrates academic performance above state benchmarks across literacy and mathematics measures, with a graduation rate that exceeds state standards. The combination of modest enrollment growth, manageable student-teacher ratios, and above-average proficiency rates suggests the district maintains adequate resources relative to its student population. The chronic absenteeism rate and economically disadvantaged population warrant continued monitoring as factors influencing educational outcomes and resource allocation decisions.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
6,770
Schools
12
Graduation Rate
85.9%
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
48.2%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Idaho uses an indicator-based accountability system without summative ratings. Schools are identified for support based on ESSA indicators including proficiency, growth, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism.
Proficiency shows the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards on the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT).
Growth measures the percentage of students showing adequate yearly progress. A score of 50% means students are meeting expected growth; higher is better.
Source: Idaho State Department of Education, Idaho Report Card, 2024-25 School Year