Kellogg Middle School

Kellogg Middle School in Kellogg, Idaho, is a small public school serving 238 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Kellogg Joint District. The school currently ranks in the bottom 10% of Idaho middle schools, a significant decline from its mid-range performance a decade ago.

Academically, Kellogg Middle School struggles considerably in core subjects. Math proficiency stands at just 20.9%, roughly half the state average of 43.1%, while ELA proficiency is 34.6% compared to the state’s 54.0%. Scores have remained consistently low in math for several years, and ELA has dropped nearly nine points since the 2023–2024 school year. A notable bright spot is science, where 8th graders score 41.5% proficient, essentially matching the state average of 42.9%; this is a genuine strength for a school with otherwise low performance.

Two red flags stand out in the data. First, chronic absenteeism is extremely high—50.2% of students were chronically absent in 2023–2024, more than triple the statewide rate of 15%. Second, economic hardship has risen dramatically, with free or reduced-price lunch eligibility jumping from roughly 32% in 2022–2023 to 55% in 2024–2025. These factors help explain the academic struggles, as students facing such barriers often have trouble attending and concentrating in school. The 6th grade cohort appears particularly vulnerable, with just 15% proficiency in math—the lowest subject-grade combination in the school. For parents, this means attendance support and targeted early intervention may be essential, while the school’s relative strength in science could be a valuable foundation for future academic growth.