New Plymouth District

The New Plymouth District in Idaho serves approximately 898 students across three schools: New Plymouth Elementary (grades PK–5), New Plymouth Middle School (grades 6–8), and New Plymouth High School (grades 9–12). The district ranks 40th out of 101 Idaho districts, earning a 3-star rating, but that overall rating masks significant differences between its schools.

New Plymouth Middle School is the clear academic leader, ranking 39th out of 174 Idaho middle schools (78th percentile, 4 stars). It posts well-above-average proficiency in math (56.8% vs. 43.1% statewide), ELA (63.1% vs. 54.0%), and science, with 8th-grade math particularly impressive at 70.5% vs. 41.2% statewide. This performance is notable given the middle school has the highest chronic absenteeism rate in the district (16.5%) and the lowest per-student spending ($5,435). By contrast, New Plymouth Elementary has slipped to the 31st percentile with a 2-star rating, and its 5th-grade math proficiency is just 25.8% vs. 42.2% statewide. The elementary school's math proficiency declines sharply by grade, dropping from 48.7% in 3rd grade to 25.8% in 5th grade.

New Plymouth High School sits in the middle of the pack, ranking 67th out of 122 Idaho high schools (45th percentile, 2 stars), though it improved from the 31st percentile the previous year. Its graduation rate of 82.5% matches the state average, and its EOC math scores are slightly above average. The high school has the lowest chronic absenteeism (8.8%) and lowest free/reduced lunch rate (28.6%) in the district, yet its math proficiency is the lowest among the three schools at 34.4%. It also spends the most per student ($8,530) and has the lowest student–teacher ratio (15.8), but that does not translate into top scores. Overall, the middle school demonstrates that high achievement is possible within this district, while the elementary school's upper-grade math decline and the high school's mediocre math and science performance represent the key areas needing attention.