Serving 935 students in grades 6-8, Rigby Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher 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 12% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 935 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rigby Middle School's student population of 935 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
935 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rigby Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rigby Middle School is 0.22, 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
#166 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
88%
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
19%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rigby Middle School's ranking?
Rigby Middle School is ranked #166 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Rigby Middle School often compared to?
Rigby Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Firth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Rigby Middle School?
935 students attend Rigby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rigby Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rigby Middle School?
Rigby Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rigby Middle School offer ?
Rigby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rigby Middle School part of?
Rigby Middle School is part of Jefferson County Joint School District.
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