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Item: West Jefferson School District
Rating: 3
Author: Public School Review

1256 East 1500 North
Terreton, ID 83450-5136

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Bottom 50%

Tel: (208) 663-4542

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 622 students in West Jefferson School District. This district's average is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.

Public Schools in West Jefferson School District have an score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District

This State (ID)

# Schools

4 Schools

800 Schools

# Students

622 Students

315,433 Students

# Teachers

37 Teachers

17,503 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

Student By Grade

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
Pre-K	38	20
Kind	39	107
1	42	110
2	41	119
3	36	124
4	48	124
5	38	126
6	53	126
7	44	126
8	39	128
9	54	130
10	42	130
11	61	130
12	47	126

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District Rank

West Jefferson School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 170 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 75% has decreased from 90% over five school years.

This School District

State Average (ID)

#123 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District
2023	#123
2022	#125
2021	#122
2019	#77
2018	#80
2017	#70
2016	#47
2015	#66
2013	#85
2012	#69
2011	#73

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31%

41%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2023	31%	41%
2022	32%	42%
2021	29%	40%
2019	40%	45%
2018	37%	44%
2017	39%	42%
2016	47%	42%
2015	39%	40%
2013	81%	81%
2012	83%	80%
2011	83%	80%

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48%

55%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2022	48%	55%
2021	50%	54%
2019	53%	55%
2018	37%	54%
2017	49%	52%
2016	53%	53%
2015	47%	51%
2014	50%	76%
2013	88%	89%
2012	88%	89%
2011	85%	88%

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30-34%

41%

75%

80%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2023	75%	80%
2022	84%	80%
2021	84%	79%
2020	90%	80%
2019	90%	79%
2018	90%	79%
2017	90%	78%
2016	90%	78%
2015	84%	78%
2014	90%	76%

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Students by Ethnicity:

0.38

0.44

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2024	0.38	0.43
2023	0.39	0.42
2022	0.41	0.42
2021	0.40	0.42
2020	0.41	0.41
2019	0.41	0.41
2018	0.41	0.39
2017	0.41	0.39
2016	0.44	0.39
2015	0.40	0.38
2014	0.45	0.38
2013	0.45	0.37
2012	0.46	0.37
2011	0.46	0.37
2010	0.44	0.34
2009	0.42	0.33
2008	0.40	0.32
2007	0.39	0.31
2006	0.37	0.29
2005	0.39	0.28
2004	0.39	0.28

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% American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2022)
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2022	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%
2010	1%	2%
2009	1%	2%

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% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

24%

21%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2024	24%	20%
2023	24%	19%
2022	25%	19%
2021	24%	19%
2020	26%	18%
2019	26%	18%
2018	27%	18%
2017	27%	18%
2016	30%	18%
2015	20%	17%
2014	30%	17%
2013	30%	16%
2012	30%	16%
2011	31%	16%
2010	30%	15%
2009	27%	14%
2008	27%	14%
2007	25%	13%
2006	24%	12%
2005	25%	12%
2004	26%	12%

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% Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2021)
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2016	1%	1%
2014	1%	1%
2013	1%	1%
2012	1%	1%
2011	1%	1%
2010	1%	1%
2009	1%	1%
2008	1%	1%
2007	1%	1%
2005	1%	1%
2004	1%	1%
2003	1%	1%

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% White

75%

72%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2024)
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2024	75%	73%
2023	75%	74%
2022	73%	74%
2021	74%	74%
2020	73%	75%
2019	73%	75%
2018	72%	76%
2017	72%	76%
2016	69%	76%
2015	45%	77%
2014	68%	77%
2013	69%	78%
2012	68%	78%
2011	67%	78%
2010	68%	80%
2009	71%	81%
2008	72%	81%
2007	74%	82%
2006	78%	84%
2005	74%	84%
2004	73%	84%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2024	1%	4%
2023	1%	4%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2018	1%	3%
2017	1%	3%
2014	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,590 is higher than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $10,580 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

This School District

This State (ID)

Total Revenue

$7 MM

$3,215 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2023	$7 MM	$5 MM
2022	$6 MM	$5 MM
2021	$7 MM	$5 MM
2020	$6 MM	$5 MM
2019	$6 MM	$5 MM
2018	$6 MM	$5 MM
2017	$6 MM	$5 MM
2016	$6 MM	$5 MM
2015	$6 MM	$5 MM
2014	$5 MM	$4 MM
2012	$5 MM	$4 MM
2011	$5 MM	$5 MM
2010	$6 MM	$5 MM
2009	$6 MM	$6 MM
2008	$6 MM	$6 MM
2007	$6 MM	$6 MM
2006	$5 MM	$6 MM
2005	$5 MM	$6 MM
2004	$5 MM	$6 MM
2003	$5 MM	$7 MM
2002	$5 MM	$6 MM
2001	$5 MM	$6 MM
2000	$5 MM	$6 MM
1999	$5 MM	$6 MM
1998	$5 MM	$5 MM
1997	$4 MM	$5 MM
1996	$4 MM	$5 MM
1995	$4 MM	$4 MM

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Spending

$7 MM

$2,956 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2023	$7 MM	$5 MM
2022	$6 MM	$5 MM
2021	$7 MM	$5 MM
2020	$6 MM	$5 MM
2019	$6 MM	$5 MM
2018	$6 MM	$5 MM
2017	$6 MM	$5 MM
2016	$6 MM	$4 MM
2015	$6 MM	$5 MM
2014	$5 MM	$4 MM
2012	$5 MM	$4 MM
2011	$5 MM	$4 MM
2010	$6 MM	$5 MM
2009	$6 MM	$6 MM
2008	$6 MM	$6 MM
2007	$5 MM	$5 MM
2006	$5 MM	$6 MM
2005	$5 MM	$6 MM
2004	$5 MM	$6 MM
2003	$5 MM	$7 MM
2002	$5 MM	$6 MM
2001	$4 MM	$6 MM
2000	$4 MM	$6 MM
1999	$4 MM	$6 MM
1998	$4 MM	$5 MM
1997	$6 MM	$5 MM
1996	$5 MM	$5 MM
1995	$4 MM	$5 MM

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Revenue / Student

$11,590

$10,194

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2023	$11,896	$11,214
2022	$11,348	$10,279
2021	$11,799	$11,767
2020	$11,348	$10,279
2019	$10,297	$9,543
2018	$10,317	$10,073
2017	$9,708	$9,616
2016	$9,038	$9,409
2015	$9,660	$9,564
2014	$7,919	$8,038
2012	$7,321	$8,508
2011	$8,710	$8,977
2010	$9,455	$9,564
2009	$9,420	$10,010
2008	$9,845	$9,752
2007	$8,520	$8,667
2006	$8,183	$7,521
2005	$7,945	$7,427
2004	$7,455	$6,810
2003	$7,562	$6,666
2002	$7,911	$6,610
2001	$7,551	$6,330
2000	$6,534	$6,210
1999	$6,426	$5,741
1998	$6,077	$5,437
1997	$5,626	$5,224
1995	$4,789	$4,547
1992	$3,997	$4,104

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Spending / Student

$10,580

$9,371

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	West Jefferson School District	Idaho
2023	$10,860	$9,938
2022	$11,495	$9,744
2021	$10,771	$10,428
2020	$11,495	$9,744
2019	$10,460	$8,945
2018	$10,266	$9,214
2017	$9,731	$9,126
2016	$9,050	$8,599
2015	$9,730	$8,998
2014	$7,442	$7,643
2012	$7,555	$8,498
2011	$8,554	$8,512
2010	$9,524	$8,998
2009	$9,197	$9,580
2008	$9,089	$9,072
2007	$8,015	$8,059
2006	$7,929	$7,279
2005	$7,670	$7,268
2004	$7,262	$6,584
2003	$7,065	$7,016
2002	$7,125	$6,226
2001	$6,554	$6,189
2000	$6,024	$6,096
1999	$5,765	$5,602
1998	$5,362	$5,395
1997	$7,343	$5,594
1995	$4,900	$4,729
1992	$3,890	$3,828

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Best West Jefferson School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Jefferson High School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391

Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

Hamer Elementary School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
:

Top 50%

Add to Compare

2450 E 2100 N
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238

Gr: K-4 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #33.

West Jefferson Middle School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393

Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Rank: #44.

Terreton Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393

Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Jefferson School District?

West Jefferson School District manages 4 public schools serving 622 students.

What is the rank of West Jefferson School District?

West Jefferson School District is ranked #120 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.

What is the racial composition of students in West Jefferson School District?

75% of West Jefferson School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student/teacher ratio of West Jefferson School District?

West Jefferson School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.

What is West Jefferson School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $10,580 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 622 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
: 75% (Top 50% in ID)
: Bottom 50%
: 31% (Btm 50%)
: 48% (Btm 50%)
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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