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Burley Junior High School

Public Grades 7-8

134^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 19% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Burley Junior High School is a public middle school located in Burley, Idaho, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 571 students. The school is part of the Cassia County Joint District, which is ranked 57 out of 96 districts in Idaho and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Burley Junior High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Idaho middle schools, with a ranking between 74 and 134 out of 107-166 schools in recent years. The school has received a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Idaho middle schools. Burley Junior High School has struggled to perform well for specific student subgroups, such as female, male, and Hispanic students, often ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Idaho middle schools for these groups. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 10% of Idaho middle schools in this category.

Burley Junior High School's proficiency rates in ISAT Math, Science, and English Language Arts are consistently below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 27% to 47% across different subjects and grade levels. The school's performance in ISAT Math and Science is particularly low, with proficiency rates often 10 percentage points or more below the state and district averages. Additionally, Burley Junior High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 10.3% to 18.6% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages. In comparison, Declo Junior High School, a fellow Cassia County Joint District school, consistently outperforms Burley Junior High School in academic achievement.

560

Students ?

18.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,747

Per pupil spending ?

50.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

700 West 16th Street
Burley, ID 83318-1710

(208) 878-6613

District: Cassia County Joint District

Students who attend Burley 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 Burley Junior High School:

Elementary:	Albion Elementary School
	Declo Elementary School
	Dworshak Elementary School
	Mountain View Elementary
	More...
	Oakley Elementary School
	Raft River Elementary School
	White Pine Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

56.3%

Hispanic:

41.4%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 22nd percentile in 2015 → 19th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Idaho average (39% vs 47% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (19th percentile)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg40%

Idaho avg47%

134^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Bottom 19%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Middle Schools in the Cassia County Joint District

57^th of 96Cassia County Joint District among Idaho districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2025	24.6	134 of 166	19.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	23.1	129 of 164	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	29.1	74 of 107	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.2	41 of 53	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.4	34 of 42	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	6.3	41 of 43	4.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.5	80 of 100	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.8	110 of 131	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	12.3	88 of 98	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.6	78 of 100	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.1	147 of 173	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	29.4	144 of 171	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.5	133 of 169	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	24.3	145 of 166	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	27.2	132 of 160	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	29.9	128 of 158	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	21.3	63 of 72	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	5.7	31 of 32	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	12.2	21 of 24	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.1	52 of 60	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	19.0	52 of 56	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2023	17.4	26 of 27	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.6	44 of 47	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	9.7	69 of 72	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	21.2	29 of 32	9.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	16.7	20 of 24	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.7	50 of 60	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	57.4	25 of 81	69.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)69th percentile+48 vs school

Female (2024)12th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2024)7th percentile-14 vs school

Male (2024)4th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)4th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts45%-9 vs state

Math36%-7 vs state

Science32%-10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISAT Math (2025)				ISAT Science (2025)		ISAT English Language Arts (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Burley Junior High School	Public	7-8	700 West 16th Street	Burley	83318	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 878-6613	560	30	18.6	50.7%	315 (56.3%)	2 (0.4%)	232 (41.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	24.6	134^th of 166 public middle schools	19.3%		23.1	129^th of 164 public middle schools	21.3%	5		37.2	34.7	36.1	32.1	32.1		46.8	42.1	44.7	$7,747	$1,022	$6,725
West Minico Middle School	Public	6-8	155 S 600 W	Paul	83347	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 438-5018	506	25	20.4	62.6%	250 (49.4%)	1 (0.2%)	248 (49.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)								(n/a)	23.9			26.7		24.1	34.5			38.2	$7,271	$1,029	$6,242
Declo Junior High School	Public	6-8	205 East Main Street	Declo	83323	Cassia County	Cassia County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(208) 654-9960	249	14	18.0		190 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	51.7	69^th of 166 public middle schools	58.4%		49.7	68^th of 164 public middle schools	58.5%	1	49.4	48.6	45.2	47.7	54.8	54.8	43.2	51.4	56.0	50.2	$7,444	$670	$6,774
Minidoka Junior High Alternative	Public	6-8	310 10th Street	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(208) 436-4727	36	4	9.2	80.6%	19 (52.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
East Minico Middle School	Public	6-8	1805 H Street	Rupert	83350	Minidoka County	Minidoka County Joint District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 436-3178	483	24	20.0	61.1%	250 (51.8%)	2 (0.4%)	228 (47.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10.4	157^th of 166 public middle schools	5.4%		11.2	149^th of 164 public middle schools	9.1%	8			28.4	27.6	20.4	20.4			37.7	36.8	$7,511	$1,021	$6,489

Frequently Asked Questions about Burley Junior High School

Is Burley Junior High School a good school?

Burley Junior High School ranks in the bottom 19.3% of Idaho middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Burley Junior High School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Burley Junior High School?

Students at Burley Junior High School are 56% White, 41% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Burley Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 560 students attended Burley Junior High School.

What district is Burley Junior High School in?

Cassia County Joint District

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