Joint School District No. 2

Joint School District No. 2 in Idaho encompasses 60 schools, including 34 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, 14 high schools, and 1 alternative school, serving a diverse range of students across the region. The district is ranked 10th out of 77 districts in the state and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Several schools stand out as exceptional performers within the district, including Renaissance High School, ranked #1 in the state for the past 3 years with a 99.3% 4-year graduation rate and outstanding test scores; Paramount Elementary School, ranked #2 in the state with strong proficiency in math, science, and English Language Arts; and Galileo Stem Academy, ranked #10 in the state with exceptional performance across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Eagle High School and the district's top-ranked middle schools, Heritage Middle School and Victory Middle School, have also demonstrated impressive academic achievements.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance between the highest and lowest-performing schools in Joint School District No. 2, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students. The district's graduation rates range from 45.3% to 99.3%, and test scores vary widely, with some schools exceeding the state and district averages by 20-30 percentage points, while others struggle to reach 50% proficiency. These disparities appear to be correlated with socioeconomic factors, as indicated by the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates across the district.