SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL

SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT school district, located in BLACKFOOT, ID with about 274 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Snake River Junior High School, located in Blackfoot, Idaho, serves as a key educational institution for students in the seventh and eighth grades within the Snake River School District. Situated at 918 West Highway 39, the school functions as a transitional bridge between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development, preparing students for the rigors of their secondary education.

The institution emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum, offering core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, often complemented by various elective opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Snake River Junior High typically engages its student body through extracurricular activities, including athletic programs and clubs, which aim to promote school spirit, teamwork, and community involvement. As a central part of the Blackfoot area's educational landscape, the school strives to maintain a culture of excellence and accountability, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills and discipline necessary for future academic success.

For more information, contact SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL at (208) 684-3018 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

918 WEST HIGHWAY 39
BLACKFOOT, ID 83221-5306
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SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BLACKFOOT, ID with about 274 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
274
Teachers:
16.97
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 274 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.1%
Hispanic/Latino
13.9%
Two or more races
2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.