SNAKE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

280 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Snake River Middle School, located in Blackfoot, Idaho, serves as a key educational institution within the Snake River School District. Dedicated to the academic and social development of students during their middle school years, the school emphasizes building a strong foundation in core subjects while preparing students for the transition to high school. The campus is situated in a rural-suburban setting, fostering a community-oriented environment where faculty and staff focus on both intellectual growth and the personal character development of their students.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and various clubs. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, Snake River Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of school spirit and belonging, encouraging students to take an active role in their learning. As part of the Blackfoot community, the school remains committed to maintaining high standards of academic excellence and fostering partnerships between parents, teachers, and the student body.

280

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SNAKE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	43
Two or More	2

White
235 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
43 (15.4 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)684-5171
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	78
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 138

Grade 6 142