Sugar-salem Junior High School

10 North Cutler Avenue
Sugar City, ID 83448
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
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%
  • : Top 30% in ID
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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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
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (ID)
#151 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
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54%
40%
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59%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
19%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
90%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
3%
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
20%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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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 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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