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Sugar-salem Junior High School vs. Madison Junior High School

Should you attend Sugar-salem Junior High School or Madison Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sugar-salem Junior High School
205 East 3rd North
Sugar City, ID 83448
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Madison Junior High School
134 Madison Avenue
Rexburg, ID 83440
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Sugar-salem Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,256 students in grades 7-9, Madison Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-9
Total Students
349 students
1,256 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sugar-salem Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Madison Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sugar-salem Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Madison Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sugar-salem Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Madison Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sugar-salem Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Madison Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#298 out of 709 schools in ID
(Top 50%)
#611 out of 709 schools in ID
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sugar-salem Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Madison Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in ID)
27%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar-salem Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in ID)
32%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sugar-salem Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Madison Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in ID)
29%
(Bottom 50% in ID)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sugar-salem Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Madison Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
120
-
Grade 7 Students
108
430
Grade 8 Students
121
408
Grade 9 Students
-
418

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sugar-salem Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Madison Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sugar-salem Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Madison Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sugar-salem Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Madison Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sugar-salem Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Madison Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
89%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sugar-salem Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Madison Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Madison Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Madison School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sugar-salem Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.21
0.23
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sugar-salem Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Madison Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
20%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sugar-salem Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Madison Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sugar-salem Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sugar-Salem Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Madison Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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