Serving 387 students in grades 6-8, Sugar-salem Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sugar-salem Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sugar-salem Junior High School's student population of 387 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
387 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugar-salem Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar-salem Junior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#151 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
90%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar-salem Junior High School's ranking?
Sugar-salem Junior High School is ranked #151 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Sugar-salem Junior High School?
387 students attend Sugar-salem Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sugar-salem Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar-salem Junior High School?
Sugar-salem Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sugar-salem Junior High School offer ?
Sugar-salem Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sugar-salem Junior High School part of?
Sugar-salem Junior High School is part of Sugar-Salem Joint School District.
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