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MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
10
Schools
4,366
Students
$9,352
Per-Pupil Spend
-35% nat'l
54.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
81.8%
Graduation Rate
-4.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 4,366 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,352 is below the national average for a US public school district. 54% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ACEQUIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05264
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05523
PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05502
RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05633
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08508
WEST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08529
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL09–121,211
MT HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL09–12129
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER03–123
PRESCHOOL CENTERPK–PK64
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,352-35% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
68%
14%
State
67.8%
Local (property tax)
14.3%
Federal
17.9%

State funding accounts for 68% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
4,366
Students
54%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.8%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,352, spending is 35% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT has 10 public schools, serving a total of 4,366 students.
What is the graduation rate for MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 81.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,352 per pupil — 35% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
54% of students in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
No, MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT serve?
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.