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#184 of 719 schools in ID

Top 26% in state

West Jefferson Middle School

Middle School · West Jefferson District · Terreton, ID

A middle school in Terreton, ID serving grades 7th – 8th.

1252 E 1500 N, Terreton, ID 83450

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 57% proficient (2022)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-3.04 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
District spending per student$11,830
Chronic Absenteeism3.4%

Students at West Jefferson Middle School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).

Show all 10 years
2012
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Jefferson Middle 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average329/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$66,250

Median home value

$183,700

Median rent

$1,003/mo

College educated

12%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 83450; 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.

West Jefferson District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$11,830NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Jefferson Middle School is listed in WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Jefferson Middle School

West Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Terreton, ID, part of West Jefferson District, serving approximately 89 students in grades 7th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Jefferson Middle School

What grades does West Jefferson Middle School serve?

West Jefferson Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend West Jefferson Middle School?

West Jefferson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 89 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Jefferson Middle School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Jefferson Middle School rank in ID?

West Jefferson Middle School ranks #184 of 719 schools in ID.

What is West Jefferson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Jefferson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 West Jefferson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Jefferson Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).

Is West Jefferson Middle School a charter school?

No, West Jefferson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Jefferson Middle School a Title I school?

No, West Jefferson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Jefferson Middle School?

43.8% of students at West Jefferson Middle 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
89
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.4%
Area population (ZIP 83450)
1,239
Area median age
30.9
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 83450; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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