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Horseshoe Bend School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 218 students in Horseshoe Bend School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Horseshoe Bend School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
218 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Horseshoe Bend 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,399 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,940 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,399
$10,185
Spending / Student
$14,940
$9,364
Best Horseshoe Bend School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Horseshoe Bend Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
398 School Drive
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Horseshoe Bend, ID 83629
(208) 793-2225
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Horseshoe Bend School District?
Horseshoe Bend School District manages 2 public schools serving 218 students.
What is the rank of Horseshoe Bend School District?
Horseshoe Bend School District is ranked #128 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 science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Horseshoe Bend School District?
89% of Horseshoe Bend School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Horseshoe Bend School District?
Horseshoe Bend School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Horseshoe Bend School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,940 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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