Summary:
ZIP code 83276, in and around Soda Springs, Idaho, is served by a single middle school: Tigert Middle School, which enrolls 268 students in grades 5 through 8 and is part of the Soda Springs Joint District. The school has a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 and per-student spending of $7,337, with roughly 40 percent of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Tigert has earned a 3-star rating from the state and ranks in the 63rd percentile of Idaho middle schools, a notable improvement from its 2-star, 47th-percentile standing in 2017-2018.
Tigert Middle School shows clear academic strengths, especially in science. Its all-grades science proficiency rate of 56.4 percent far exceeds the state average of 42.7 percent, and 8th-grade science proficiency reaches 62.3 percent compared to 42.9 percent statewide. Eighth-grade math is also a standout, with 57.4 percent proficiency versus 41.2 percent across Idaho. Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at just 3.8 percent, roughly one-quarter of the state's 13.8 percent rate, which points to strong engagement and a positive school climate.
The main areas to watch are 7th-grade math and English language arts. Only 34.2 percent of 7th graders are proficient in math, well below the state's 43.6 percent, while all-grades ELA proficiency slipped to 48.5 percent from 55.8 percent the prior year and trails the state's 54.0 percent. However, 8th-grade ELA matches the state average almost exactly at 54.1 percent. Overall, Tigert Middle School is a solid 3-star school with exceptional science instruction, standout 8th-grade math, and very strong attendance, making it a dependable option for middle-grade students in Soda Springs.
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