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Declo Junior High School

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Declo Junior High School ranks 69 th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

69^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Idaho Middle Schools

Better than 58% of Idaho middle schools

Summary

Declo Junior High School is a public middle school located in Declo, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 255 students. The school is part of the Cassia County Joint District, which is ranked 57 out of 96 districts in Idaho and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Declo Junior High School consistently outperforms the Cassia County Joint District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had 47.7% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 37.9% for the district and 43.1% for the state. In ISAT/Science, Declo Junior High School had 54.8% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district's 32% and the state's 42.6%. The school also excels in ISAT/English Language Arts, with 50.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 44.7% for the district and 53.9% for the state. However, the school has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.8% in 2020-2021 to 15% in 2023-2024, which warrants further investigation.

Declo Junior High School's performance for female students ranks 27th out of 72 Idaho middle schools in 2023-2024, while the performance for male students is relatively lower, ranking 38th out of 72. The school's performance for low socioeconomic status students is noteworthy, ranking 14th out of 37 Idaho middle schools in 2023-2024. Despite the school's strong academic performance, its statewide ranking has declined from 13th out of 53 Idaho middle schools in 2021-2022 to 69th out of 166 in 2024-2025, suggesting that other schools in the state may be improving at a faster rate.

249

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,444

Per pupil spending ?

34.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

205 East Main Street
Declo, ID 83323-5085

(208) 654-9960

District: Cassia County Joint District

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
	More...
	Oakley Elementary School
	Raft River Elementary School
	White Pine Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.3%

Hispanic:

23.3%

Two or more races:

0.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 75th percentile in 2022 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Idaho median (58th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 75th-percentile peak (2022) to 58th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school50%

District avg40%

Idaho avg47%

69^th of 166

Idaho public middle schools ?

Top 42%▲ up 7 pts since 2015

From top 49% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st 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	51.7	69 of 166	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.7	68 of 164	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.6	28 of 107	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	13 of 53	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	59.9	14 of 42	66.7%	★★★★☆
2019	43.4	23 of 43	46.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.6	60 of 131	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	66.4	25 of 98	74.5%	★★★★☆
2015	42.1	49 of 100	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	30.3	133 of 173	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	38.9	117 of 171	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	38.1	124 of 169	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	54.4	77 of 166	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.8	89 of 160	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	40.4	108 of 158	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	58.6	27 of 72	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	54.2	14 of 37	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	42.7	38 of 72	47.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Female (2024)62nd percentile+4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)62nd percentile+4 vs school

Male (2024)47th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

Science55%+12 vs state

English Language Arts50%-4 vs state

Math48%+5 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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Declo Junior High School

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

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

How many students attend Declo Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 249 students attended Declo Junior High School.

Is Declo Junior High School a good school?

Declo Junior High School ranks 69^th of 166 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Declo Junior High School?

Students at Declo Junior High School are 76% White, 23% Hispanic.

What district is Declo Junior High School in?

Cassia County Joint District

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