Top Rankings
American Falls Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,534 students in American Falls Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
51爆料s in American Falls Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
5 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
1,534 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
98 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
American Falls Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 172 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 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#157 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.43
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
53%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
45%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,376 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,728 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,376
$10,185
Spending / Student
$11,728
$9,364
Best American Falls Joint School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1045 Bennett Street
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2391
Gr: PK-2 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
J.r. Simplot Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Tyhee
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5733
Gr: 3-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
American Falls High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2966 South Frontage Road
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-2531
Gr: 9-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Gr: 6-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,534 students.
What is the rank of American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District is ranked #156 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in American Falls Joint School District?
53% of American Falls Joint School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of American Falls Joint School District?
American Falls Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is American Falls Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,728 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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