Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention serves 37 students in grades 1-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 1-12
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention's student population of 37 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
37 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)<50%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
89%
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 32-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
43%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
White
54%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 14-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
8%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ID state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
37 students attend Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention offer ?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention part of?
Southwest Idaho Juvenile Detention is part of Caldwell School District.
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