Pocatello District is a rural school system in Bannock County, Idaho, serving 12,259 students across 25 schools comprising 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools. The district experienced modest growth of 2.2% in enrollment from the prior year and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.0:1 with 644 teachers.
Academic performance shows relative strength compared to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 45.4%, exceeding Idaho's average of 41.6% by 3.8 percentage points. Reading proficiency of 55.9% similarly outpaces the state average of 51.5%. The graduation rate of 89.9% substantially exceeds Idaho's state average of 81.8%, representing an 8.1 percentage point differential.
The district faces notable challenges in student attendance, with chronic absenteeism at 16.6%. Approximately 37.2% of the student population qualifies as economically disadvantaged, indicating significant socioeconomic diversity within the district.
This profile suggests a stable rural district that performs above state averages in core academic measures and graduation outcomes despite serving a student population with considerable economic need. The enrollment growth, though modest, indicates the district maintains relevance within its community. Chronic absenteeism remains the primary area warranting attention relative to state performance indicators.
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Total Students
12,259
Schools
25
Graduation Rate
89.9%
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
45.4%
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