Riverglen Jr High School

6801 North Gary Lane
Garden City, ID 83714
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Riverglen Jr High School serves 524 students in grades 7-9.
Riverglen Jr High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in ID
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverglen Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

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School Overview

Riverglen Jr High School's student population of 524 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
524 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverglen Jr High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Riverglen Jr High School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ID)
Overall Testing Rank
#378 out of 707 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
17%
19%
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Black
4%
1%
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White
73%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverglen Jr High School's ranking?
Riverglen Jr High School is ranked #378 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Riverglen Jr High School often compared to?
Riverglen Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillside Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Riverglen Jr High School?
524 students attend Riverglen Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Riverglen Jr High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverglen Jr High School?
Riverglen Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverglen Jr High School offer ?
Riverglen Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Riverglen Jr High School part of?
Riverglen Jr High School is part of Boise Independent School District.

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Date
Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
School Resumes from Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School - End of 4th Quarter
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 524 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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