Below Average
#623 of 719 schools in ID
Salmon Jr/sr High School
High School · Salmon District · Salmon, ID
A high school in Salmon, ID where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 SOUTH WARPATH DRIVE, Salmon, ID 83467
- Math 23% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salmon Jr/sr High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 27 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salmon Jr/sr 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salmon), 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
$52,433
Median home value
$277,800
Median rent
$722/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83467; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Alternative High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 2 | 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.
Salmon District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $11,880NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salmon Jr/sr High School is listed in SALMON DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salmon Jr/sr High School
Salmon Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Salmon, ID, part of Salmon District, serving approximately 383 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #623 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salmon Jr/sr High School
What grades does Salmon Jr/sr High School serve?
Salmon Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Salmon Jr/sr High School?
Salmon Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salmon Jr/sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salmon Jr/sr High School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salmon Jr/sr High School rank in ID?
Salmon Jr/sr High School ranks #623 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Salmon Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salmon Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Salmon Jr/sr High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salmon Jr/sr High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Salmon Jr/sr High School a charter school?
No, Salmon Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salmon Jr/sr High School a Title I school?
No, Salmon Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salmon Jr/sr High School?
29.2% of students at Salmon Jr/sr 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lemhi County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (208) 756-2415
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 83467)
- 6,874
- Area average commute
- 14.5 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 83467; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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