Pocatello 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 2024-25 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 12,259 students in Pocatello 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 Pocatello School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Pocatello 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 90% has increased from 89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.42
# American Indian Students
431 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
91 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,595 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
19%
# Black Students
79 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
9,490 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
77%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
63 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
510 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
145
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
815
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
833
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
874
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
900
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
885
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
869
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
920
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
920
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
933
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,108
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,027
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,000
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,030
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,406 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,156 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Pocatello School District?
Pocatello School District manages 25 public schools serving 12,259 students.
What is the rank of Pocatello School District?
Pocatello School District is ranked #48 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pocatello School District?
77% of Pocatello School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pocatello School District?
Pocatello School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Pocatello School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,156 is less than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 25 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 12,259 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 30% in ID)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
