Serving 184 students in grades 7-8, Priest River Jr High 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Priest River Jr High School's student population of 184 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Priest River Jr High 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 Priest River Jr High School is 0.08, which is less 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
#500 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
n/a
1%
White
96%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
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 Priest River Jr High School's ranking?
Priest River Jr High School is ranked #500 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Priest River Jr High School?
184 students attend Priest River Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Priest River Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Priest River Jr High School?
Priest River Jr High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Priest River Jr High School offer ?
Priest River Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Priest River Jr High School part of?
Priest River Jr High School is part of West Bonner County School District.
School Reviews
1 9/28/2020
This place is such a bad environment for kids. If you are the slightest bit different, from plan on being bullied and harassed daily. Teachers don't help, and the principal blames the victim for the problem. The district has done nothing to prevent it from happening and stands behind its policy of we will wait and see what happens.
4 4/16/2020
The teachers work hard and my son misses going to school because of COVID-19. The staff has been very supportive and offer help all the time. Never had a bullying problem.
1 2/10/2020
This school still does nothing about bullying. The teachers are decent but do not really care about us. They are more concerned about not being bothered with our problems. Bullies thrive in that kind of environment.
2 4/10/2012
The school does nothing about bullying. If a teacher doesn't like a student they don't care if he gets bullied. My nephew repeatedly went to his teacher and informed him he was being bullied to no avail. The teachers should be trained to to stop the students from bullying or be fired!
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