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Jenifer Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

Summary

Jenifer Middle School is a public middle school located in Lewiston, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 534 students. The school is part of the Lewiston Independent School District, which is ranked 17th out of 77 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jenifer Middle School has a higher percentage of white students (85.96%) compared to the nearby Sacajawea Middle School (87.4%) and the state average. Academically, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates (59.5%) are higher than the district (59.6%) and state (53.3%) averages, but its math proficiency rates (48.8%) are slightly lower than the district (50.9%) and state (42.2%) averages. Additionally, Jenifer Middle School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (21.6%) compared to Sacajawea Middle School (17.2%), and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (32.21%) compared to Sacajawea Middle School (22.52%).

While Jenifer Middle School's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, the higher chronic absenteeism rate and the higher percentage of students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds suggest areas for improvement. Comparing the school's performance to the nearby Sacajawea Middle School, which outperforms Jenifer Middle School in several metrics, could provide valuable insights to help enhance the educational experience and outcomes for all students at Jenifer Middle School.

561

Students ?

15.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,238

Per pupil spending ?

39.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1213 16th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501-3057

(208) 748-3300

District: Lewiston Independent District

Students who attend Jenifer Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lewiston High School

Feeder schools for Jenifer Middle School:

Elementary:	McGhee Elementary School
	McSorley Elementary School
	Webster Elementary School
	Whitman Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.8%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Hispanic:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 57th percentile in 2013 → 67th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Idaho average (57% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school57%

District avg55%

Idaho avg47%

Not ranked this year

Jenifer Middle School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

22^nd of 96Lewiston Independent 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
2024	59.2	54 of 164	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.0	36 of 107	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.1	28 of 53	47.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.3	26 of 42	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.2	24 of 43	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.4	39 of 100	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	38.9	78 of 131	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	47.5	44 of 98	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	51.7	37 of 100	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.4	74 of 173	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.9	73 of 171	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	63.9	51 of 169	69.8%	★★★★☆
2010	73.2	26 of 166	84.3%	★★★★☆
2009	67.1	41 of 160	74.4%	★★★★☆
2008	68.2	37 of 158	76.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	67.9	20 of 72	72.2%	★★★★☆
2023	64.9	16 of 51	68.6%	★★★★☆
2022	37.2	21 of 32	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.4	18 of 24	25.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.1	17 of 28	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.0	25 of 60	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2023	51.1	12 of 27	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.8	22 of 47	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Idaho percentile	Rating
2024	48.1	35 of 72	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.8	26 of 51	49.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.1	16 of 32	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	32.1	17 of 24	29.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.0	18 of 28	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	50.8	25 of 60	58.3%	★★★☆☆

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)72nd percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)56th percentile-11 vs school

Male (2024)51st percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Idaho (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts60%+7 vs state

Math55%+12 vs state

Science51%+8 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 7th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science 8th Grade	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jenifer Middle School	Public	6-8	1213 16th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3300	561	37	15.1	39.6%	470 (83.8%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (4.8%)	8 (1.4%)	9 (1.6%)	7 (1.2%)	38 (6.8%)								(n/a)	53.5	54.9		50.6	57.5	60.4	$10,238	$892	$9,347
Sacajawea Middle School	Public	6-8	3610 12th Street	Lewiston	83501	Nez Perce County	Lewiston Independent District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(208) 748-3400	547	36	15.1	28.7%	484 (88.5%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.9%)	80	26^th of 166 public middle schools	84.3%		68.5	42^nd of 164 public middle schools	74.4%	16	64.5	59.8	55.2	55.2	66.1	64.7	$10,199	$965	$9,235

Frequently Asked Questions about Jenifer Middle School

How many students attend Jenifer Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 561 students attended Jenifer Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Jenifer Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jenifer Middle School usually go on to attend Lewiston High School

What is the racial makeup of Jenifer Middle School?

Students at Jenifer Middle School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What district is Jenifer Middle School in?

Lewiston Independent District

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