How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Joint School District No. 2 | Sugar-Salem Joint District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Meridian, Idaho | Sugar City, Idaho |
| Total Enrollment | 39,496 | 1,972 |
| Number of Schools | 60 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.7:1 | 30.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Joint School District No. 2 | Sugar-Salem Joint District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $8,438 | $8,040 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| State Revenue | 63.9% | 67.0% |
| Local Revenue | 22.0% | 18.8% |
Joint School District No. 2
Federal State Local
Sugar-Salem Joint District
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Joint School District No. 2 | Sugar-Salem Joint District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.5% | 89.1% |
| African American | 2.4% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.2% | 7.7% |
| Asian | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.7% | 21.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Joint School District No. 2 | Sugar-Salem Joint District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 80 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 392.2:1 | 484:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | N/A | N/A |
School Types
Joint School District No. 2
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sugar-Salem Joint District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.