Snake River Junior High School

Summary:

Snake River Junior High School is a public middle school in Blackfoot, Idaho, serving 292 students in grades 7-8. The school's student population is predominantly White (84.59%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic, African American, and Native American students.

Academically, Snake River Junior High School's performance on ISAT tests is generally below the state and district averages in both Math and English Language Arts. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 32.3% in Math and 52.4% in ELA, compared to state averages of 42.2% and 53.3%, respectively. While the school's performance is mixed compared to nearby schools like Firth Middle School and Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade, its statewide ranking has declined from 70th out of 100 Idaho middle schools in 2017-2018 to 98th out of 164 in 2023-2024.

One concerning trend at Snake River Junior High School is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.0% in 2021-2022 to 22.7% in 2022-2023. This rate is higher than the nearby Snake River Middle School and Firth Middle School, but lower than Mountain View Middle School and Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade. The school's relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (27.4%) suggests a higher socioeconomic status compared to some nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 918 West Highway 39
       Blackfoot, ID  83221-5306


(208) 684-3018

District: Snake River District

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,425 Help


Students who attend Snake River Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Snake River High School

Feeder schools for Snake River Junior High School:

Elementary:    Moreland Elementary School
    Riverside Elementary School
    Rockford Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  292

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.6%
Hispanic:
12.3%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.4% Help


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Compare Details Snake River Junior High School ranks worse than 59.8% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Snake River Junior High School is $6,425.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Snake River Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Snake River Junior High School 98th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Snake River Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Snake River Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Snake River Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 22.34 137th 158 13.3%
2009 20.91 141st 160 11.9%
2010 41.92 111th 166 33.1%
2011 41.09 115th 169 32.0%
2012 32.69 135th 171 21.1%
2013 46.35 102nd 173 41.0%
2015 18.46 85th 100 15.0%
2016 29.57 68th 98 30.6%
2017 34.38 86th 131 34.4%
2018 32.17 70th 100 30.0%
2023 30.45 72nd 107 32.7%
2024 35.80 98th 164 40.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Snake River Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.86 46th 60 23.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Snake River Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.37 45th 60 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Snake River Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.36 28th 35 20.0%
2024 33.20 55th 81 32.1%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Snake River Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 439 439
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 406 406
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 422 422
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 454 454
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 397 397
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 397 397
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 414 414
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 377 377
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 355 355
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 367 367
2001 304 0 0 37 5 n/a n/a 0 346
2002 278 0 0 30 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2003 278 0 0 30 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2004 248 0 1 59 1 n/a n/a 0 309
2005 238 0 2 64 4 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 235 0 2 54 3 n/a n/a 0 294
2007 212 3 2 54 3 n/a n/a 0 274
2008 189 5 2 71 6 n/a n/a 0 273
2009 203 3 1 70 5 n/a n/a 0 282
2010 212 3 2 66 5 n/a n/a 0 288
2011 183 2 0 65 3 1 1 0 255
2012 182 0 0 65 2 0 2 0 251
2013 214 2 0 62 5 0 4 0 287
2014 213 2 0 43 4 0 1 0 263
2015 191 0 0 39 0 1 4 0 235
2016 175 0 1 43 1 1 4 0 225
2017 210 0 0 40 2 0 8 0 260
2018 225 0 0 38 2 1 8 0 274
2019 227 2 0 57 4 0 6 0 296
2020 249 2 1 57 5 0 3 0 317
2021 249 0 1 31 2 0 3 0 286
2022 244 2 0 39 0 2 4 0 291
2023 247 3 1 36 2 0 3 0 292

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Snake River Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 439 19.0 23.1 21.2
1992 406 19.7 20.6 22.7
1993 422 19.8 21.3 21.1
1994 454 20.2 22.5 20.5
1995 397 22.0 18.0 13.6
1996 397 22.0 18.0 13.6
1997 414 23.0 18.0 20.8
1998 377 23.0 16.4 25.2
1999 355 22.5 15.8 38
2000 367 20.3 18.1 37.1
2001 346 21.1 16.4 36.7
2002 310 15.1 20.5 47.4
2003 310 15.1 20.5 47.4
2004 309 17.9 17.3 47.6
2005 308 17.6 17.5 49
2006 294 17.5 16.8 43.5
2007 274 16.3 16.8 42
2008 273 16.1 17.0 46.2
2009 282 16.3 17.3 46.8
2010 288 15.8 18.2 50.7
2011 255 18.0 14.1 51.8
2012 251 18.0 13.9 52.2
2013 287 16.5 17.2 45.3
2014 263 15.5 16.9 43.7
2015 235 15.0 15.6 46.4
2016 225 14.0 16.0 47.6
2017 260 14.8 17.5 41.2
2018 274 16.9 16.1 37.6
2019 296 14.7 20.1 33.4
2020 317 17.0 18.6 31.2
2021 286 17.1 16.7 24.8
2022 291 16.0 18.1 28.5
2023 292 18.3 15.9 27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Snake River Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 439 19.0 23.1 21.2
1992 406 19.7 20.6 22.7
1993 422 19.8 21.3 21.1
1994 454 20.2 22.5 20.5
1995 397 22.0 18.0 13.6
1996 397 22.0 18.0 13.6
1997 414 23.0 18.0 20.8
1998 377 23.0 16.4 25.2
1999 355 22.5 15.8 38
2000 367 20.3 18.1 37.1
2001 346 21.1 16.4 36.7
2002 310 15.1 20.5 47.4
2003 310 15.1 20.5 47.4
2004 309 17.9 17.3 47.6
2005 308 17.6 17.5 49
2006 294 17.5 16.8 43.5
2007 274 16.3 16.8 42
2008 273 16.1 17.0 46.2
2009 282 16.3 17.3 46.8
2010 288 15.8 18.2 50.7
2011 255 18.0 14.1 51.8
2012 251 18.0 13.9 52.2
2013 287 16.5 17.2 45.3
2014 263 15.5 16.9 43.7
2015 235 15.0 15.6 46.4
2016 225 14.0 16.0 47.6
2017 260 14.8 17.5 41.2
2018 274 16.9 16.1 37.6
2019 296 14.7 20.1 33.4
2020 317 17.0 18.6 31.2
2021 286 17.1 16.7 24.8
2022 291 16.0 18.1 28.5
2023 292 18.3 15.9 27.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Snake River Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $878 (13.7%) $5,546 (86.3%) $6,425

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Snake River Junior High School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
All Grades Math (Snake River Junior High School)29.728
 1.7%
   All Grades Math (Snake River District)39.133.8
 5.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Snake River Junior High School)52.650.3
 2.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Snake River District)55.247.2
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students296292
 1.4%
African American23
 50%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian01
Hispanic5736
 36.8%
Pacific Islander00
White227247
 8.8%
Two or More Races63
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.4%27.4%
 6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Snake River Junior High School

Snake River Junior High School ranks 98th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Snake River Junior High School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Snake River Junior High School usually go on to attend Snake River High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 292 students attended Snake River Junior High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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