Serving 349 students in grades 6-8, Sugar-salem 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sugar-salem Junior High School's student population of 349 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sugar-salem Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sugar-salem Junior High School is 0.21, 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
#239 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
89%
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
21%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar-salem Junior High School's ranking?
Sugar-salem Junior High School is ranked #239 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sugar-salem Junior High School often compared to?
Sugar-salem Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Sugar-salem Junior High School?
349 students attend Sugar-salem Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sugar-salem Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sugar-salem Junior High School?
Sugar-salem Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sugar-salem Junior High School offer ?
Sugar-salem Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sugar-salem Junior High School part of?
Sugar-salem Junior High School is part of Sugar-Salem Joint School District.
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