For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 409 students in Shelley, ID.
The top ranked public middle school in Shelley, ID is Donald J Hobbs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelley, ID public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Shelley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shelley, ID (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 East Pine Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Grades: 7-8
| 409 students
Shelley, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shelley, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shelley, ID include Donald J Hobbs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Shelley?
1 public middle schools are located in Shelley.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelley?
Shelley public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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