Top Rankings
Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 501 students in Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% 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
2 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
501 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
41 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 173 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
49%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
51%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,910 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,946 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,910
$10,185
Spending / Student
$11,946
$9,364
Best Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 488 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley School District?
Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 501 students.
What is the rank of Valley School District?
Valley School District is ranked #120 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Valley School District?
51% of Valley School District students are White, and 49% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley School District?
Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,946 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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