Twin Falls District

The Twin Falls District in Idaho is home to 17 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population and faces both successes and challenges in providing quality education across its schools.

Several schools stand out as top performers in the district. Pillar Falls Elementary ranks among the top 69 elementary schools in Idaho, with 65.9% of students proficient or better in math and 60.1% in English Language Arts. Sawtooth Elementary is another high-performing school, ranking in the top 149 in the state with 47.2% proficiency in math and 55.8% in ELA. At the high school level, Twin Falls High School stands out as the top performer in the district, ranking 25th out of 112 high schools in Idaho with 79.8% proficiency in ELA and 52.6% in science.

However, the data also reveals significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the district. For example, while Pillar Falls Elementary has strong test scores, Harrison Elementary has only 20.6% proficiency in math. This disparity suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a major role in student outcomes, as the schools with the highest rates of free and reduced-price lunch tend to have the lowest test scores. Addressing these performance gaps and supporting the neediest schools will be crucial for ensuring all students in the Twin Falls District have access to a high-quality education.