Very Good
#130 of 719 schools in ID
Top 18% in state
Declo JR High School
Middle School · Cassia County Joint District · Declo, ID
A Cassia County Joint District middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
205 EAST MAIN STREET, Declo, ID 83323
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Declo JR High School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Declo JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated815/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,696
Median home value
$320,500
Median rent
$886/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
66%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 7–8 | Not available | 571 | Compare → |
| Mini-cassia Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | Not available | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cassia County Joint District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #2 of 15
- District spending per student
- $9,415NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Declo JR High School is listed in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Declo JR High School
Declo JR High School is a public middle school in Declo, ID, part of Cassia County Joint District, serving approximately 255 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Declo JR High School
What grades does Declo JR High School serve?
Declo JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Declo JR High School?
Declo JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Declo JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Declo JR High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Declo JR High School rank in ID?
Declo JR High School ranks #130 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Declo JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Declo JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Declo JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Declo JR High School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Declo JR High School a charter school?
No, Declo JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Declo JR High School a Title I school?
No, Declo JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Declo JR High School?
34.1% of students at Declo JR High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cassia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (208) 654-9960
- Area population (ZIP 83323)
- 1,856
- Area average commute
- 16 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 83323; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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