Serving 99 students in grades 6-8, Glenns Ferry Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenns Ferry Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Glenns Ferry Middle School's student population of 99 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenns Ferry Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glenns Ferry Middle School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#617 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
30%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
68%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenns Ferry Middle School's ranking?
Glenns Ferry Middle School is ranked #617 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Glenns Ferry Middle School?
99 students attend Glenns Ferry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Glenns Ferry Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glenns Ferry Middle School?
Glenns Ferry Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Glenns Ferry Middle School offer ?
Glenns Ferry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Glenns Ferry Middle School part of?
Glenns Ferry Middle School is part of Glenns Ferry Joint School District.
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