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SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

205 EAST 3RD NORTH, SUGAR CITY, ID 83448SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
387
Students
Total enrolled
$8,722
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 39% vs nat'l
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 12% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 387 students in grades 06–08 in SUGAR CITY, Idaho.
39% below average funding
District spends $8,722 per pupil, 39% less than the national average of $14,347.
17.2 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a mid-sized middle in SUGAR CITY, Idaho, serving grades 06–08 with 387 students. The district invests $8,722 per student — 39% below the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 34% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at SUGAR-SALEM JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

387
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
34%
Free Lunch
23
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution194 male · 193 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility34%
National avg 52% · 131 students
Student Composition
89%
White89%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 160309000702

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,722Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$8,722
State avg
$12,804
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$3,837
Student Support$1,657
Administration$1,047
Operations$1,308
Other$872
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $8,722 spent per student, an estimated $3,864 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
19%
State government
67.0%
Local (property tax)
18.8%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $8,722/student, 39% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKERSHAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
↓
High School
SUGAR-SALEM HIGH SCHOOLVALLEY VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyMadison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT →
Phone: (208)356-4437
NCES ID: 160309000702
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SUGAR CITY seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT
High
SUGAR-SALEM HIGH SCHOOL
565 students · 09–12
31% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
345 students · PK–02
43% FRL
Elem
KERSHAW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
337 students · 03–05
36% FRL
High
VALLEY VIEW ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
24 students · 09–12
50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
205 EAST 3RD NORTH, SUGAR CITY, ID 83448
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.