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Buhl Joint District

At a glance

77^thof 96 Idaho districts▼ 26

Better than 19% of Idaho districts

Elementary 1 Middle 1 High 2Grades PK, KG-12

920 Main Street
Buhl, ID 83316-1238·(208) 543-6436·All Idaho district rankings →

Statewide performance 2011–2025

2025: better than 19.8% of districts

Schools

1,198

Students

Top rankedBuhl Middle School106^th of 166 Idaho middle schools

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Newly ranked this year

Buhl Middle School

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Summary:

The Buhl Joint District in Idaho consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is an alternative school). The district serves a diverse student population and faces some challenges, but also has a standout performer in Buhl Middle School.

Buhl Middle School appears to be the strongest school in the district, with the highest proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it above the other schools. In contrast, Popplewell Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and has proficiency rates below the district and state averages.

The district as a whole faces some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.0% across all schools, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there are potential equity concerns, as Popplewell Elementary and Buhl Middle School have a higher percentage of free/reduced lunch students, which may be contributing to their lower academic performance. Addressing these issues could help the Buhl Joint District improve the educational outcomes for all its students.

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Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)							ISAT Science (2025)			ISAT English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 4th Grade	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 5th Grade	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Popplewell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 North 6th Avenue	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 543-8225	542	31	17.4	59.4%	341 (62.9%)	0 (0.0%)	194 (35.8%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16.8	295^th of 337 public elementary schools	12.5%		29.7	210^th of 301 public elementary schools	30.2%	85	41.9	37.2	28.2				35.8	34.6		34.6	31.1	33.3	43.6				35.9	$8,001	$1,587	$6,414
Buhl High School	Public	9-12	1 Indian Territory	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 543-8262	347	22	16.0	40.9%	202 (58.2%)	1 (0.3%)	136 (39.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)								(n/a)																		$10,439	$1,266	$9,173
Buhl Middle School	Public	6-8	525 Sawtooth Boulevard	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 543-8292	298	16	18.1	54.7%	199 (66.8%)	1 (0.3%)	96 (32.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	36.9	106^th of 166 public middle schools	36.1%					(n/a)				41.8	33.3	41.7	38.9		39.6	39.6				51.1	57.6	41.7	50.0	$8,358	$1,255	$7,103
Wakapa Academy	Public	9-12	525 Sawtooth Avenue	Buhl	83316	Twin Falls County	Buhl Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 329-7000	11				2 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																		$10,276	$826	$9,450

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Filer District	7.59 mi	5
Castleford District	8.27 mi	1
Wendell District	12.36 mi	3	93^rd
Xavier Charter School Inc.	12.74 mi	1
Twin Falls District	13.21 mi	19	58^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.