Serving 938 students in grades 6-8, Rigby Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 938 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: RIGBY MIDDLE SCHOOL's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Rigby, ID, encompassing approximately 344.3 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26.6 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rigby Middle School's student population of 938 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
938 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rigby Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rigby Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#172 out of 704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rigby Middle School's ranking?
Rigby Middle School is ranked #172 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Rigby Middle School often compared to?
Rigby Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Firth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Rigby Middle School?
938 students attend Rigby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rigby Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rigby Middle School?
Rigby Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rigby Middle School offer ?
Rigby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rigby Middle School part of?
Rigby Middle School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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