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Wallace School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 489 students in Wallace School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Wallace School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
2 Schools
800 Schools
# Students
489 Students
315,433 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
17,503 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wallace School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 170 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 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Graduation Rate
85%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.44
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,908 is higher than the state median of $10,194. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,284 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,908
$10,194
Spending / Student
$13,284
$9,371
Best Wallace School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wallace Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Number 1 Miners' Alley
Wallace, ID 83873
(208) 753-5315
Wallace, ID 83873
(208) 753-5315
Gr: 7-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Silver Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1246 East Mullan Avenue
Osburn, ID 83849
(208) 556-1556
Osburn, ID 83849
(208) 556-1556
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wallace School District?
Wallace School District manages 2 public schools serving 489 students.
What is the rank of Wallace School District?
Wallace School District is ranked #49 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) 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 Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wallace School District?
96% of Wallace School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wallace School District?
Wallace School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Wallace School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,284 is higher than the state median of $9,371. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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