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#336 of 719 schools in ID
Top 47% in state
Snake River JR High School
Middle School · Snake River District · Blackfoot, ID
A middle school in Blackfoot, ID serving grades 7th – 8th.
918 WEST HIGHWAY 39, Blackfoot, ID 83221
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Snake River JR High School score 49% 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 49% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
32.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Snake River 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,205/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blackfoot), 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
$77,889
Median home value
$250,200
Median rent
$848/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Science and Technology Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–9 | 3.8 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Snake River District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $7,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Snake River JR High School is listed in SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Snake River JR High School
Snake River JR High School is a public middle school in Blackfoot, ID, part of Snake River District, serving approximately 296 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Snake River JR High School
What grades does Snake River JR High School serve?
Snake River JR High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Snake River JR High School?
Snake River JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snake River JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Snake River JR High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Snake River JR High School rank in ID?
Snake River JR High School ranks #336 of 719 schools in ID.
What is Snake River JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Snake River JR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Snake River JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Snake River JR High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Snake River JR High School a charter school?
No, Snake River JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Snake River JR High School a Title I school?
No, Snake River JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Snake River JR High School?
32.1% of students at Snake River 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Bingham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.3%
- Phone
- (208) 684-3018
- Area population (ZIP 83221)
- 29,244
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 34
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 83221; 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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