Top Rankings
Moscow School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,333 students in Moscow School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Idaho.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Moscow School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
8 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
2,333 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
159 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Moscow School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#29 out of 173 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.30
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
20%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
83%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,463 is higher than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,608 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,463
$10,185
Spending / Student
$12,608
$9,364
Best Moscow School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
A B Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2323 East D Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-0228
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Moscow High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 East 5th Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2591
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #33.
J Russell Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
119 North Adams Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2715
Grades: 3-5
| 139 students
Rank: #44.
Moscow Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1723 East F Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-3195
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 883-3195
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Lena Whitmore Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 South Blaine Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2621
Grades: K-5
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
Moscow Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1410 East D Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3577
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3577
Grades: 6-8
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Paradise Creek Regional High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1314 South Main
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3687
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-3687
Grades: 8-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Moscow, ID 83843
(208) 882-2714
Grades: K-2
| 153 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Moscow School District?
Moscow School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,333 students.
What is the rank of Moscow School District?
Moscow School District is ranked #29 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Moscow School District?
83% of Moscow School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Moscow School District?
Moscow School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Moscow School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,608 is higher than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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