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Preston Junior High School

Summary:

Preston Junior High School is a public middle school located in Preston, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 558 students. The school is part of the Preston Joint District and has a diverse student population, with the majority being White (85.84%) and a significant Hispanic population (11.47%).

While Preston Junior High School's academic performance, as measured by ISAT test scores, is generally below the state and district averages, the school's performance in Science is notably higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families compared to the surrounding schools. Interestingly, the nearby Beutler Middle School consistently outperforms Preston Junior High School in academic metrics and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate.

To address these challenges, Preston Junior High School should focus on improving its academic performance, particularly in Math and English Language Arts, and develop targeted interventions to address the high chronic absenteeism rates. Additionally, the school should ensure that resources and support are equitably distributed to meet the unique needs of its student population, and explore opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with higher-performing schools in the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 450 East Valley View Drive
       Preston, ID  83263-1556

(208) 852-0751

District: Preston Joint District

SchoolDigger Rank:
62nd of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,263 Help


Students who attend Preston Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Preston High School

Feeder schools for Preston Junior High School:

Elementary:    Oakwood Elementary School
    Pioneer Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.8%
Hispanic:
11.2%
American Indian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Preston Junior High School ranks better than 62.2% of middle schools in Idaho. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.64. (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 (86.8%), Hispanic (11.2%), American Indian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Preston Junior High School is 19.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Preston Junior High School is $5,263.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Preston Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Preston Junior High School 62nd of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Preston Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Preston Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Preston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 43.67 104th 158 34.2%
2009 39.08 108th 160 32.5%
2010 35.38 124th 166 25.3%
2011 43.75 103rd 169 39.1%
2012 56.24 75th 171 56.1%
2013 48.48 93rd 173 46.2%
2015 60.08 30th 100 70.0%
2016 48.62 43rd 98 56.1%
2017 46.69 65th 131 50.4%
2018 45.62 52nd 100 48.0%
2023 49.92 43rd 107 59.8%
2024 52.64 62nd 164 62.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Preston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.54 25th 47 46.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Preston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.68 34th 60 43.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Preston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.16 37th 60 38.3%
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Rank History for White students at Preston Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.09 31st 81 61.7%
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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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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Preston 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 554 554
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 529 529
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 532 532
2001 514 0 3 37 1 n/a n/a 0 555
2002 535 0 2 31 4 n/a n/a 0 572
2003 535 0 2 31 4 n/a n/a 0 572
2004 489 0 1 39 5 n/a n/a 0 534
2005 516 1 1 35 1 n/a n/a 0 554
2006 518 2 2 40 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2007 506 2 3 48 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2008 485 0 3 55 8 n/a n/a 0 551
2009 477 2 4 53 9 n/a n/a 0 545
2010 520 4 3 50 11 n/a n/a 0 588
2011 525 6 0 47 3 2 8 0 591
2012 549 3 0 42 4 0 4 0 602
2013 548 2 1 37 3 1 3 0 595
2014 559 1 2 44 7 2 4 0 619
2015 508 2 2 53 10 3 4 0 582
2016 501 2 2 63 8 3 6 0 585
2017 491 3 2 51 7 1 3 0 558
2018 526 1 2 51 6 0 6 0 592
2019 506 2 1 59 9 0 3 0 580
2020 510 2 3 60 9 1 4 0 589
2021 469 3 3 58 9 1 3 0 546
2022 492 1 1 59 9 4 3 0 569
2023 479 3 0 64 7 2 3 0 558
2024 495 1 0 64 6 0 4 0 570

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 Preston Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 554 24.8 22.3 25.6
1999 529 25.9 20.4 36.1
2000 532 25.2 21.1 42.1
2001 555 25.0 22.2 50.8
2002 572 26.5 21.6 54.5
2003 572 26.5 21.6 54.5
2004 534 28.5 18.7 49.6
2005 554 26.9 20.6 50.2
2006 564 26.3 21.4 49.1
2007 560 27.3 20.5 49.8
2008 551 26.7 20.6 45.4
2009 545 26.8 20.3 46.4
2010 588 27.2 21.5 49.7
2011 591 30.3 19.4 52.6
2012 602 31.8 18.8 53.3
2013 595 n/a n/a 50.6
2014 619 28.2 21.9 44.7
2015 582 28.0 20.7 46.4
2016 585 30.0 19.5 44.1
2017 558 31.3 17.8 41.2
2018 592 30.7 19.2 40.7
2019 580 29.2 19.8 40.7
2020 589 29.8 19.7 39.4
2021 546 30.3 18.0 33.7
2022 569 29.9 19.0 28.1
2023 558 33.3 16.7 33.5
2024 570 29.3 19.4 35.1

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 Preston Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 554 24.8 22.3 25.6
1999 529 25.9 20.4 36.1
2000 532 25.2 21.1 42.1
2001 555 25.0 22.2 50.8
2002 572 26.5 21.6 54.5
2003 572 26.5 21.6 54.5
2004 534 28.5 18.7 49.6
2005 554 26.9 20.6 50.2
2006 564 26.3 21.4 49.1
2007 560 27.3 20.5 49.8
2008 551 26.7 20.6 45.4
2009 545 26.8 20.3 46.4
2010 588 27.2 21.5 49.7
2011 591 30.3 19.4 52.6
2012 602 31.8 18.8 53.3
2013 595 n/a n/a 50.6
2014 619 28.2 21.9 44.7
2015 582 28.0 20.7 46.4
2016 585 30.0 19.5 44.1
2017 558 31.3 17.8 41.2
2018 592 30.7 19.2 40.7
2019 580 29.2 19.8 40.7
2020 589 29.8 19.7 39.4
2021 546 30.3 18.0 33.7
2022 569 29.9 19.0 28.1
2023 558 33.3 16.7 33.5
2024 570 29.3 19.4 35.1

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 Preston Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $881 (16.7%) $4,382 (83.3%) $5,263

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Preston Junior High School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades Math (Preston Junior High School)37.539.8
 2.3%
   All Grades Math (Preston Joint District)41.441.8
 0.4%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Preston Junior High School)46.851.3
 4.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Preston Joint District)50.852.2
 1.4%
   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 Students580558
 3.8%
African American23
 50%
American Indian97
 22.2%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5964
 8.5%
Pacific Islander02
White506479
 5.3%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.7%33.5%
 7.2%

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Students who attend Preston Junior High School usually go on to attend Preston High School

Preston Junior High School ranks 62nd of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Preston Junior High School are 87% White, 11% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 570 students attended Preston Junior High School.


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