School District · Idaho
West Jefferson School District 253
📍 Hamer, ID · Madison County · NCES LEAID 1603400
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
1256 EAST 1500 NORTH, TERRETON, ID 83450
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1603400
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by West Jefferson School District 2533 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in West Jefferson School District 253?▼
West Jefferson School District 253 serves 3 zip codes: 83425, 83435, 83450. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is West Jefferson School District 253 rated?▼
West Jefferson School District 253 has an overall rating of 4 out of 10 (Below Average), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 31st percentile among Idaho school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Idaho only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend West Jefferson School District 253?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 606 students across 4 schools for West Jefferson School District 253.
What grades does West Jefferson School District 253 serve?▼
West Jefferson School District 253 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact West Jefferson School District 253?▼
You can reach West Jefferson School District 253 by phone at (208)663-4542 or by mail at 1256 EAST 1500 NORTH, TERRETON, ID 83450. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About West Jefferson School District 253
West Jefferson School District 253 is a public school district serving 3 zip codes in Idaho, primarily in Madison County. It carries an overall rating of 4/10 (Below Average), the 31st percentile among Idaho districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Idaho districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (208)663-4542 before making a housing decision.