Summary:
Soda Springs Joint District, located in southeastern Idaho, serves one middle school, Tigert Middle School, which enrolls grades 5 through 8. Because it is the only middle school in the district, there is no direct school-to-school comparison; instead, Tigert is best understood by looking at how it compares to state averages and its own performance trends. Tigert ranks 65th out of 174 Idaho middle schools, placing it in the 63rd percentile, and it has earned a 3-star rating from the state. The district as a whole sits at the median of Idaho districts, ranked 51st out of 101.
Tigert’s clear academic strength is science, with 56.4% of all students proficient compared to 42.7% statewide. The 8th-grade science score is especially strong at 62.3% proficiency, a 19.4-point advantage over the state, and 8th-grade math also shines at 57.4% proficiency versus 41.2% statewide. However, 7th-grade math lags at 34.2% proficiency, and English Language Arts is a concern: all-grade ELA proficiency is 48.5% versus 54.0% statewide, and it dropped 7.3 points from the previous year. On a positive note, chronic absenteeism is exceptionally low at 3.8%, far below the state’s 13.8%, and about 40% of students receive free or reduced lunch, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 and spending of $7,337 per student.
Tigert has improved over time, moving from the 47th percentile in 2017-2018 to the 63rd percentile in 2025-2026, while its star rating rose from 2 to 3 stars. Its 8th-grade math and science results are standout bright spots, suggesting strong STEM instruction in the upper grades. The main area to watch is English Language Arts, where proficiency remains below state averages and declined sharply in the most recent year. Overall, Tigert Middle School is a solidly performing, above-average school with excellent attendance and a clear strength in science, making it a strong choice for families in the district.
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