Declo Junior High School

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Declo Junior High School is a public middle school in Declo, Idaho, serving 279 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Cassia County Joint District, which is ranked 43 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Declo Junior High School consistently outperforms the Cassia County Joint District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency, with 45.1% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math compared to 37.6% for the district and 42.2% for the state. The school also has a strong statewide ranking, placing 68 out of 164 Idaho middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, a significant improvement from its ranking of 133 out of 173 in 2012-2013. Declo Junior High School has a higher percentage of White students (79.93%) compared to nearby schools like Burley Junior High School (56.91%) and West Minico Middle School (49.34%) and East Minico Middle School (51.18%), which have more diverse student populations.

Declo Junior High School also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (10.2% in 2022-2023) compared to Burley Junior High School (23.8% in 2022-2023) and the Minidoka County Joint District schools (31.0% and 35.0% for West Minico Middle School and East Minico Middle School, respectively, in 2021-2022). This suggests that the school has effective practices in place to support student engagement and attendance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 205 East Main Street
       Declo, ID  83323-5085


(208) 654-9960

District: Cassia County Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,444 Help


Students who attend Declo Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Burley Senior High School
    Declo Senior High School
    Oakley Junior/Senior High School
    Raft River Junior/Senior High School

Feeder schools for Declo Junior High School:

Elementary:    Albion Elementary School
    Declo Elementary School
    Dworshak Elementary School
    Mountain View Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  255

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.8%
Hispanic:
18.4%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.1% Help


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Compare Details Declo Junior High School ranks better than 58.5% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.74. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.8%), Hispanic (18.4%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Declo Junior High School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Declo Junior High School is $7,444.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Declo Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Declo Junior High School 68th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Declo Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Cassia County Joint District:

SchoolDigger ranks Cassia County Joint District 43rd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Declo Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Declo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 40.43 108th 158 31.6%
2009 49.80 89th 160 44.4%
2010 54.41 77th 166 53.6%
2011 38.13 124th 169 26.6%
2012 38.86 117th 171 31.6%
2013 30.25 133rd 173 23.1%
2015 42.12 49th 100 51.0%
2016 66.37 25th 98 74.5%
2017 48.60 60th 131 54.2%
2019 43.39 23rd 43 46.5%
2021 59.95 14th 42 66.7%
2022 76.46 13th 53 75.5%
2023 63.55 28th 107 73.8%
2024 49.74 68th 164 58.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Declo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.25 14th 37 62.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Declo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 58.61 27th 72 62.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Declo Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.66 38th 72 47.2%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Declo Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 188 188
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 255 255
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 261 261
2001 247 0 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2002 229 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2003 229 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2004 207 0 2 40 1 n/a n/a 0 250
2005 204 1 2 42 3 n/a n/a 0 252
2006 202 2 0 41 2 n/a n/a 0 247
2007 199 1 2 42 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2008 187 1 2 35 3 n/a n/a 0 228
2009 188 0 2 35 5 n/a n/a 0 230
2010 185 0 2 35 4 n/a n/a 0 226
2011 210 0 0 40 4 0 1 0 255
2012 193 1 0 56 5 0 2 0 257
2013 198 1 0 54 4 1 2 0 260
2014 198 2 0 48 2 1 0 0 251
2015 195 0 1 44 2 0 0 0 242
2016 181 0 0 44 3 0 2 0 230
2017 196 0 0 36 0 0 6 0 238
2018 190 0 0 37 0 0 6 0 233
2019 183 1 0 45 1 0 3 0 233
2020 195 1 0 45 0 0 2 0 243
2021 194 1 1 46 0 0 0 0 242
2022 215 0 1 46 0 0 0 0 262
2023 223 0 1 55 0 0 0 0 279
2024 206 1 0 47 0 0 1 0 255

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Declo Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 188 9.8 19.2 0
1999 255 13.1 19.5 n/a
2000 261 12.4 21.0 34.5
2001 266 15.0 17.7 37.6
2002 258 12.4 20.8 37.2
2003 258 12.4 20.8 37.2
2004 250 12.5 20.0 44.4
2005 252 13.3 18.9 47.2
2006 247 12.6 19.6 43.3
2007 245 12.3 19.9 46.1
2008 228 12.6 18.1 47.8
2009 230 12.3 18.6 45.7
2010 226 12.7 17.7 49.1
2011 255 14.0 18.1 52.9
2012 257 14.6 17.5 56.4
2013 260 13.1 19.8 48.5
2014 251 12.5 20.0 40.6
2015 242 12.0 20.1 38.4
2016 230 13.0 17.6 43.9
2017 238 13.2 17.9 42
2018 233 14.0 16.6 33
2019 233 13.4 17.2 33.5
2020 243 13.6 17.7 39.1
2021 242 13.2 18.3 29.3
2022 262 13.6 19.2 27.9
2023 279 13.5 20.6 31.2
2024 255 13.7 18.5 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Declo Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 188 9.8 19.2 0
1999 255 13.1 19.5 n/a
2000 261 12.4 21.0 34.5
2001 266 15.0 17.7 37.6
2002 258 12.4 20.8 37.2
2003 258 12.4 20.8 37.2
2004 250 12.5 20.0 44.4
2005 252 13.3 18.9 47.2
2006 247 12.6 19.6 43.3
2007 245 12.3 19.9 46.1
2008 228 12.6 18.1 47.8
2009 230 12.3 18.6 45.7
2010 226 12.7 17.7 49.1
2011 255 14.0 18.1 52.9
2012 257 14.6 17.5 56.4
2013 260 13.1 19.8 48.5
2014 251 12.5 20.0 40.6
2015 242 12.0 20.1 38.4
2016 230 13.0 17.6 43.9
2017 238 13.2 17.9 42
2018 233 14.0 16.6 33
2019 233 13.4 17.2 33.5
2020 243 13.6 17.7 39.1
2021 242 13.2 18.3 29.3
2022 262 13.6 19.2 27.9
2023 279 13.5 20.6 31.2
2024 255 13.7 18.5 34.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Declo Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $670 (9.0%) $6,774 (91.0%) $7,444

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Declo Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 23rd of 43 Middle schoolsRanks 28th of 107 Middle schools
 27.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Declo Junior High School)51.351.7
 0.4%
   6th Grade Math (Cassia County Joint District)46.844
 2.8%
   6th Grade Math (Idaho)4339.4
 3.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Declo Junior High School)47.448.4
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Cassia County Joint District)48.945.1
 3.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)55.350
 5.3%
7th Grade Math (Declo Junior High School)58.545.4
 13.1%
   7th Grade Math (Cassia County Joint District)35.336.3
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Idaho)45.741.3
 4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Declo Junior High School)54.654.7
 0.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Cassia County Joint District)37.645.7
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)57.753.8
 3.9%
8th Grade Math (Declo Junior High School)5256.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade Math (Cassia County Joint District)34.143.3
 9.2%
   8th Grade Math (Idaho)40.736.8
 3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Declo Junior High School)41.658
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Cassia County Joint District)4045.8
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)53.551.8
 1.7%
All Grades Math (Declo Junior High School)53.951.1
 2.8%
   All Grades Math (Cassia County Joint District)37.340.2
 2.9%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Declo Junior High School)57.251.8
 5.4%
   All Grades Science (Cassia County Joint District)48.834.8
 14%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Declo Junior High School)47.853.5
 5.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cassia County Joint District)42.943.9
 1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students233279
 19.7%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic4555
 22.2%
Pacific Islander00
White183223
 21.9%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.5%31.2%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Declo Junior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 255 students attended Declo Junior High School.

Students at Declo Junior High School are 81% White, 18% Hispanic.

Declo Junior High School ranks 68th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Declo Junior High School usually go on to attend Burley Senior High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Idaho Department of Education.

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