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#453 of 719 schools in ID
Preston JR High School
Middle School · Preston Joint District · Preston, ID
A Preston Joint District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
450 EAST VALLEY VIEW DRIVE, Preston, ID 83263
- Math 36% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Preston JR High School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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
35.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Preston 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Preston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,899
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$785/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83263; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Preston Joint District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $8,327NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Preston JR High School is listed in PRESTON JOINT DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Preston JR High School
Preston JR High School is a public middle school in Preston, ID, part of Preston Joint District, serving approximately 570 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #453 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Preston JR High School
What grades does Preston JR High School serve?
Preston JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Preston JR High School?
Preston JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preston JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Preston JR High School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Preston JR High School rank in ID?
Preston JR High School ranks #453 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Preston JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Preston JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Preston JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Preston JR High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Preston JR High School a charter school?
No, Preston JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Preston JR High School a Title I school?
No, Preston JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Preston JR High School?
35.1% of students at Preston 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
- 570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (208) 852-0751
- Area population (ZIP 83263)
- 9,888
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 83263; 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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