Minidoka Junior High Alternative serves 36 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 36 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50% in ID)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Minidoka Junior High Alternative ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Minidoka Junior High Alternative's student population of 36 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Minidoka Junior High Alternative is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
47%
21%
Black
n/a
1%
White
53%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Minidoka Junior High Alternative?
36 students attend Minidoka Junior High Alternative.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Minidoka Junior High Alternative students are White, and 47% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minidoka Junior High Alternative?
Minidoka Junior High Alternative has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minidoka Junior High Alternative offer ?
Minidoka Junior High Alternative offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Minidoka Junior High Alternative part of?
Minidoka Junior High Alternative is part of Minidoka County Joint School District.
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