Glenns Ferry Middle School

Glenns Ferry Middle School is a regular public middle school serving students in grades six through eight. Located in the rural town of Glenns Ferry, Idaho, within Elmore County, the school addresses the educational needs of 84 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1. The campus is situated at 639 North Bannock Street and benefits from a small community feel, allowing teachers to provide individualized attention.

Glenns Ferry Middle School's academic performance shows room for improvement, as indicated by its MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and state ranking of #610 out of 732 schools in Idaho (17th percentile). Students have demonstrated proficiency rates of 44% in ELA/reading and 19% in math, suggesting areas where additional support could be beneficial. The school’s setting in a remote rural area provides students with a close-knit community environment that fosters personal connections and support among peers and staff.

With an enrollment of 84 students, Glenns Ferry Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Glenns Ferry Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.