Summary
Teton Middle School is a public school in Driggs, Idaho, serving 455 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Teton County District, with no other schools located within 20 miles. The school has shown remarkable progress over the past decade, climbing from the 8th percentile in Idaho's middle school rankings in 2017-2018 to the 48th percentile (rank 91 out of 174) in 2025-2026. It now holds a solid mid-tier position in the state, though its journey has had ups and downs — including a dip to the 36th percentile in 2024-2025 before rebounding. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of roughly 16:1.
Academically, Teton Middle School presents a mixed picture. English language arts is a relative strength, with 52.6% of students proficient compared to the state average of 54.0% — and notably better than the district's 46.9%. Grade-level data shows steady improvement, with ELA proficiency rising from 48.7% in 6th grade to 55.6% in 8th grade. Science is also a bright spot, particularly in 8th grade, where 49.3% of students are proficient versus 42.9% statewide. Math, however, remains the school's clearest weakness, with 39.6% proficiency versus the state's 43.1%, a gap that has persisted for several years. Math proficiency also stays flat across grade levels, suggesting students are not making expected gains as they advance.
One of the most encouraging trends is in attendance: chronic absenteeism has dropped from 34.0% in 2021-2022 to 16.4% in 2025-2026, though it still remains above the state average of 13.8%. The school faces growing economic challenges, with free/reduced lunch eligibility rising to 32.3% in 2024-2025. Historically, the school has shown weaker outcomes for its Hispanic and low-income students compared to state averages, and ensuring those students benefit from the school's overall improvement will be a key challenge ahead. This matters more as economic disadvantage continues to rise. Overall, Teton Middle School is a school on the right track, with real strengths in ELA and science, a clear need for improvement in math, and an important test ahead in making sure all students share in its progress.
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