Serving 238 students in grades 5-9, Salmon Middle 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85% (which was higher than the Idaho state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 89% (which was equal to the Idaho state average of 89%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-9
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)89%
89%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
2%
1%
White
91%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ID state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 89% ID state average).
How many students attend Salmon Middle School?
238 students attend Salmon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Salmon Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salmon Middle School?
Salmon Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Salmon Middle School offer ?
Salmon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-9
What school district is Salmon Middle School part of?
Salmon Middle School is part of Salmon School District.
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