Serving 271 students in grades 5-8, Tigert Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 is 44% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tigert Middle School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
271 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Tigert Middle 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 Tigert Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#368 out of 709 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
42%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
55%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
1%
1%

Hispanic
7%
20%

Black
n/a
1%

White
88%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tigert Middle School's ranking?
Tigert Middle School is ranked #368 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Tigert Middle School?
271 students attend Tigert Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Tigert Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tigert Middle School?
Tigert Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tigert Middle School offer ?
Tigert Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Tigert Middle School part of?
Tigert Middle School is part of Soda Springs Joint School District.
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