Clair E. Gale Junior High School serves 566 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85% (which was lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2003–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
28%
21%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
68%
72%
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Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
56%
36%
Showing 2002–2011. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
11%
9%
Showing 2002–2011. View full 13-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% ID state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Clair E. Gale Junior High School?
566 students attend Clair E. Gale Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Clair E. Gale Junior High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Clair E. Gale Junior High School?
Clair E. Gale Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Clair E. Gale Junior High School offer ?
Clair E. Gale Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Clair E. Gale Junior High School part of?
Clair E. Gale Junior High School is part of Idaho Falls School District.
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