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Dietrich School

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Dietrich School ranks 112 th of 166 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

112^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Alternative Schools

Better than 33% of Idaho alternative schools

Summary

Dietrich School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the rural town of Dietrich, Idaho, with a total enrollment of 184 students. This school has demonstrated strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in key areas such as ISAT/Math and ISAT/English Language Arts.

Dietrich School's standout metrics include a high 4-year graduation rate of 82.3% in 2023-2024, significantly higher than the state average of 60%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 13.1 over the past few years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment compared to nearby schools like Jerome Academy (7.0) and Richfield School (13.1). However, Dietrich School has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, an area that the school may need to address to ensure consistent student attendance and engagement.

While Dietrich School serves a higher proportion of students from low-income families, as indicated by the 40% to 54.98% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school's strong academic performance suggests it is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. This is an important consideration in understanding the school's unique strengths and the resources it provides to its students, who come from the Dietrich District.

173

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,869

Per pupil spending ?

50.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

406 North Park Street
Dietrich, ID 83324-5069

(208) 544-2158

District: Dietrich District

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Hispanic:

30.6%

Asian:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2011 → 62nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (54% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 22 percentile points since 2011

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 18 pts below the Idaho average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school54%

District avg54%

Idaho avg47%

Middle school

112^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

43^rd of 112

Idaho public high schools ?

Top 38%▼ down 22 pts since 2024

From top 16% (2024) to top 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2013	73.9	64 of 357	82.1%	★★★★☆
2012	55.4	164 of 354	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	74.1	62 of 359	82.7%	★★★★☆
2010	56.8	168 of 356	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	73.6	65 of 349	81.4%	★★★★☆
2008	80.6	31 of 335	90.7%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	34.2	112 of 166	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	66.0	52 of 173	69.9%	★★★★☆
2012	69.3	40 of 171	76.6%	★★★★☆
2011	84.5	3 of 169	98.2%	★★★★★
2010	83.3	7 of 166	95.8%	★★★★★
2009	74.2	22 of 160	86.3%	★★★★☆
2008	63.7	48 of 158	69.6%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	59.5	43 of 112	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	78.4	26 of 159	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	82.9	10 of 160	93.8%	★★★★★
2012	76.7	28 of 162	82.7%	★★★★☆
2011	74.9	26 of 165	84.2%	★★★★☆
2010	71.6	33 of 169	80.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	81.7	11 of 66	83.3%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	65.8	18 of 55	67.3%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	70.4	18 of 66	72.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

Female (2024)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2024)73rd percentile-11 vs school

Hispanic (2024)67th percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts64%+10 vs state

Math56%+13 vs state

Science25%-18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 3rd Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math End of Course	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science End of Course	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts End of Course	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dietrich School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	406 North Park Street	Dietrich	83324	Lincoln County	Dietrich District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 544-2158	173	17	10.3	50.3%	117 (67.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (30.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	53.8		43.8	38.9	56.0	31.3		25.0	53.8			50.0	66.7	64.4	$10,869	$1,573	$9,296
Richfield School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	555 North Tiger Drive	Richfield	83349	Lincoln County	Richfield District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 487-2790	208	16	13.0	73.1%	148 (71.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (26.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)								(n/a)	38.5	29.4		35.3	25.2		41.2	32.6	46.2	50.0	43.8	40.0	70.6	40.6	$12,525	$1,862	$10,663
Jerome Academy	Public, Alternative	K-12	125 4th Avenue West	Jerome	83338	Jerome County	Jerome Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 324-2392	4	1	6.6		4 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$1,751	$471	$1,280

Frequently Asked Questions about Dietrich School

How many students attend Dietrich School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 173 students attended Dietrich School.

Is Dietrich School a good school?

Dietrich School ranks 112^th of 166 Idaho alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dietrich School?

Students at Dietrich School are 68% White, 31% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What district is Dietrich School in?

Dietrich District

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