Snake River Jr High School

918 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 284 students in grades 7-8, Snake River Jr 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in ID
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Snake River Jr. High School's attendance zone covers the entire Blackfoot, ID school district, encompassing approximately 724.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge being about 31.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

School Overview

Snake River Jr High School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
284 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar

School Rankings

Snake River Jr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Snake River Jr High School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (ID)
#427 out of 704 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

55%
55%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
15%
21%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

White
84%
72%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
16%
0.27

Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
23.2%
16.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
32%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Snake River Jr High School's ranking?
Snake River Jr High School is ranked #427 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Snake River Jr High School often compared to?
Snake River Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Middle School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Snake River Jr High School?
284 students attend Snake River Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Snake River Jr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Snake River Jr High School?
Snake River Jr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Snake River Jr High School offer ?
Snake River Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Snake River Jr High School part of?
Snake River Jr High School is part of Snake River School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : Snake River Jr. High School's attendance zone covers the entire Blackfoot, ID school district, encompassing approximately 724.2 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge being about 31.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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