Serving 634 students in grades 8-9, Rigby Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 83% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 94% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
634 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)83%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)94%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
86%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ID state average), while 94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Rigby Junior High School?
634 students attend Rigby Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rigby Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rigby Junior High School?
Rigby Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rigby Junior High School offer ?
Rigby Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Rigby Junior High School part of?
Rigby Junior High School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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